Yard-Man 109T - Manual (Page 10)

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1. Check oil level and add fuel, if necessary.
2. Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.
3. Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.
4. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times (For a cold engine
only!).
5. While standing at upper handle, depress the starter
control button with the thumb of your right hand.
6. Using your left hand, pull the blade control handle
all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 7.
Starter will de-energize and engine will start.
(NOTE: If engine does not start, release the blade
control handle and follow steps 8, 9, 10,11 and 12
in the “First Time Starting Engine” instructions.)
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.
To Stop Engine And Blade
1. Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position), engine and blade will stop within a few
seconds.
NOTE: Engine may stop with a ratcheting sound. This
sound is the self starter being reactivated/energized for
the next start.
2. Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to LOCK
position. Remove key and store in a safe place.
WARNING: The blade will continue to rotate
for three seconds after the blade control lever
is released.
To De-Energize Self Starter
• Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
• Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn
clockwise).
• While standing in the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with the thumb of your
right hand.
• Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the
way toward the upper handle. (Release button and
wait until engine and starter stop rotating.)
• Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position.)
• Remove safety key.
NOTE: Engine will crank over upon actuating
equipment starting controls, but will not spark if spark
plug wire was removed from spark plug as described
above. Once engine has stopped cranking, self starter
is de-energized.
WARNING: Self Starting System: If these
instructions are not followed, amputation or
severe laceration can result.
• ALWAYS disconnect spark plug, de-energize
starter, lock and remove safety key BEFORE
performing ANY service to the engine or mower.
• DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the
self starter.
• NEVER assume starter is de-energize, even if key
is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed
from engine.
• BEFORE removing grass or other debris from
under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter
or spark plug; BEFORE removing blade for
servicing; BEFORE performing any other service to
engine or mower; BEFORE transporting mower-
ALWAYS DE-ENERGIZE SELF STARTER.
• ALWAYS lock and remove safety key and store in a
safe place until next use. The safety key is
designed and intended to be removed from engine
when not in use. Removing key will prevent
unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by
children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key
must be in the locked position before it can be
removed.
Using Your Rotary Mower
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys and other foreign objects which could
be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
• 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.
• When using 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 and
de-energize, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower.
Excessive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.