User manual YAMAHA YS-624T SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U. S. A. YAMAHA LLC, P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-01598A 10/11/2005 This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. [. . . ] Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your foot. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking brake position and into a desired speed. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. 15 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Stopping the Engine WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating 1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. 16 Driving The Tractor WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key. Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident. 1. [. . . ] Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by YAMAHA for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. [. . . ]