Yard-Man 430 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its opera-
tions.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must
be positioned at the same height to ensure a uniform
cut.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used only for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass
catcher, some mower models have the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is
called mulching.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while
operating the mower, or while performing any adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
WARNING
The blade control is a
safety device. DO NOT
bypass its operations.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot
or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area
on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing any
adjustments or repairs
on it.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.
Now that you have setup your lawn mower, its important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Blade Control
Cutting Height Adjustment
Levers (front and rear, for
each wheel)
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge Chute
Grass Catcher
Mulch Plug