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Stopping engine – Yard Machines 509 User Manual

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SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure
14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the
mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Figure 14

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit. See Figure 14.

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 blade
control handle to stop engine and blade.

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

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

These levers are located on each front wheel and are
used to adjust the cutting height. Both levers have to be
at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.

Engine Controls

See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.

Stopping Engine

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

Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt
on the engine.

WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the Safety Section in this
manual. Always be careful.

Blade Control
Handle

Recoil
Starter

Discharge
Chute

Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever