Yard Machines 20 manual Operating Your Lawn Mower

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Know Your Lawn Mower

Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

Throttle Control

The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.

Blade Control Handle

The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower.The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.

WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine.

Blade Control

Handle

Recoil

Starter

Engine

Spark Plug

Chute

Deflector

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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.

NOTE: For best results, raise the cutting position until you can determine which height is best for your lawn. Refer to instructions for height adjustment on page 11.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Follow instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.

Before Starting

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug wire, ensure that the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

To Start Engine and Engage Blade

•If engine is equipped with a primer, prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

•Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle. See Figure 12.

Figure 12

•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide.

To Stop Engine and Blade

•Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade. Keep away from the moving blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after engine is shut off.

•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation ServiceChildren Your Responsibility Slope Gauge To Remove Unit From Carton Disconnect Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower Tools RequiredAttaching Blade Control Handle Attaching Upper HandleAttaching Brake Cable Attaching Z FittingAttaching Chute Deflector Securing Brake CableAttaching Wheels Attaching Starter RopeOperating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Replacing Rear Flap Blade CareEngine Trouble Shooting Guide OFF-SEASON StorageParts List for Model Series Model Series MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

20 specifications

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