NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running.

NOTE: The PTO switch must be in OFF position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if theopera

leaves the seat.

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CUTTINGCONTROLSA.

 

 

 

 

 

Parking

 

 

LIFT

LEVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brake

 

 

 

 

Mode1704F:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck

 

 

 

 

 

Valve

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and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all

 

 

 

 

 

the

way

back and locking

it disengages

the blades.

 

 

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NOTE:

 

The lift lever must be in the disengaged

posi-

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tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverseand

 

 

 

 

 

 

if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 12.

FIGURE

10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model

734G:The

 

 

 

 

 

RELIEF VALVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lift lever is located

on the right side of the lawn trac-tor.

A hydrostatic

relief

valve

is provided

 

so the

unit can

 

It is used to raise and lower the cutting

deck (which

be moved without the engine running.

 

The lever which

sets

the

cutting

height) and other

attachments.

Movethe

operates

the

relief valve is located on the console. See

 

lift lever outward,

select

the desired cutting

height

figure 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

release the

lever.

See

figure

12.

 

 

To operate the relief valve, place the hydrostatic con-

 

 

 

 

WARNING: The blade does not shut off

trol lever in neutral, release the parking brake, push

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when the deck is raised. You must placethe

the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be certain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTO switch in the OFF position.

 

to release the lever by pushing it to the left before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating

the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

B. DECK

LIFT

INDICATOR

 

 

 

 

INDICATOR LIGHTS (Model 734G Only)

 

The

deck

lift indicator

marks the

position

being

used

Three indicator lights are located

in the steering wheel.

for the

lift lever.

Select the

lift lever position desired,

If a light

illuminates

when

attempting

 

to start

the unit,

press

the

indicator lever outward,

move

it to the posi-

proceed

as follows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion

immediately

below the

lift lever and release

the in-

CLUTCH-Depress

the clutch pedal.

 

 

dicator lever. See figure 12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTO-Place PTO switch in the OFF position.

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

 

OIL-Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as re-quired. 1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives the

 

desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH

so that the lift lever can

be returned to the same

(Model 734G Only)

position after it is raised.

 

The PTO switch is located on the right side of thedashboard.

 

See figure 11. The PTO switch must be in

2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the

wheels are 1/4to 1/2inch

above the ground.

the OFF position (down) when starting the engine, when

 

 

shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

 

 

To engage the PTO switch, pull knob out and lift up to ON position, then release. The knob will return to RUN position. See figure 11.

FIGURE 11.

FIGURE 12.

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131734G, 131704F, 131704G specifications

The Yard-Man 131704F, 131704G, and 131734G are standout models in the extensive lineup of lawn and garden equipment offered by Yard-Man, a brand known for its commitment to quality and innovation in outdoor power tools. These models cater primarily to homeowners and professional landscapers, providing robust solutions for maintaining lawns and gardens effectively.

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