Yard-Man 430 - Manual (Page 9)

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1. For best results, do not cut wet grass.
2. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-
third of the total length of the grass.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side
discharge from the mower. The rear discharge door
should be closed.
1. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
2. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
3. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
4 inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead or use the
side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions on page
7 . Grass clippings will automatically collect in the
bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till the
grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to
a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings.
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the op-
erator is standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
1. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push, Figure 4-2. In temperature
around 55° F or below, prime five times. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle, Figure 4-2.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu-
ous, full arm stroke, Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop com-
pletely before performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure 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.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage,
and repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing
near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating
mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from
any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine.
Remove wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect
mower for any damage,
and repair damage before
restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is
an indication of damage.
The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Never operate your mower
without either the rear door
or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
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Figure 4-2: Starting the mower.