Yard-Man 11B-106C401, 11B-106C701 manual Operating Your Lawn Mower

SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck. See safety labels on page 4.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See Cutting Height Adjustment section.

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read 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 equipped with a rubber boot, make certain the metal loop 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

•Prime engine as instructed in the engine manual.

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

•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.

NOTE: If you encounter any problems, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.

Stop Engine And Blade

•Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Do not touch the blade in any way while it is still rotating.

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

Using Your Rotary Mower

•Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

•For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut. Speed of the mower should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.

•When using the side-discharge mower, the best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.

•For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

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