Yard-Man 3960
The Yard-Man 3960 is a tractor produced by Yard Man Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.36 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 10 hp / 7.5 kW. Transmission: Peerless 650.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 10 hp / 7.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
Peerless 650
Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1976
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Yard-Man |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Michigan, USA | |
Yard-Man 3960 Engine | |
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10HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Yard-Man 3960 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x9.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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the easy life with Yard-Man published in 1975 | |
Owner's Operating Service Instruction Manual Model Nos. 3810-1-6, 3960-1-6 (770-6280) | |
Operator's Manual Model 3950-0, 3960-0, 3810-0 (0611-892) published in 1974 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.36 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.36 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.63 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 650
Transmission | Peerless 650 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Yard-Man 3960 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.50 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Yard-Man |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3 inch
2 to 7 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3960.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3960 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3960.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)10 hp
Kilowatts (kW)7.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)10.1 PS
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