Tire Pressure, Clutch | Yard-Man 454 specs

Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control bail against the handle. The wheels should spin.

If the wheels do not spin with the unit in forward, adjust by unthreading the tube at the end of the cable a few turns counter-clockwise, (when standing in operator’s position), and then retighten the nut against the tube.

Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.

NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if you reach the point that additional adjustment is needed. Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other end of the cable towards the end of the casing. Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle.

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR TILLER

		Clutch
	Gear	Control
	Gear	Bail
	Selection	Bail
	Selection
	Handle
	Height
	Adjustment
	Lever
		Clutch
	Control	Cable
	Rod

Cable Tie

Figure 6

Throttle Control

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See Engine manual for further information.

Choke Lever

The choke lever is located to the left of the throttle. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. See Engine manual for further information.

Gear Selection Assembly

The gear selection handle is located in the center of the handle on the tiller. It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes (see below). Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the operating mode desired. See Figure 6.

Tire Pressure

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer’s recommended pressure).

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires.

NEUTRAL—Transmission is in neutral. REVERSE—Reverse wheel drive. FORWARD Modes:

Wheels Forward— Forward wheel drive only.

Tines Reverse— Forward wheel drive and reverse tine drive.

Tines Forward— Forward wheel and tine drive.

WARNING: Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine.

NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear selection handle, move the tiller forward or backward slightly to allow the gears to synchronize.

Clutch Control Bail

The clutch control bail is located below the handle. See Figure 6. Lifting the clutch control bail against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms.

NOTE: Never engage clutch lever while shifting.

Depth Stake

The depth bar controls the tilling depth. Refer to SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER on page 9.

Handle Adjustment

The handle may be adjusted to be raised or lowered in line with the tiller. To adjust the handle position loosen the handle height adjustment lever a few turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten lever.

454 specifications

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