Operating Your Lawn Mower - Yard-Man 560 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel
machine indoor or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources or ignition.
Before Starting Mower
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
• Check the drive clutch control for proper
adjustment. If the mower does not propel itself or
the drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch
engaged, perform the drive clutch control
adjustment as instructed in the ADJUSTMENT
section.
First Time Starting Engine
NOTE: Use recoil starter rope to start engine for the
very first time. The mower is shipped with the safety key
in the locked position and the self starter in the de-
energized mode, follow instructions as follows:
1. Make sure that the drive clutch control is adjusted
so the drive belt is as loose as possible.
2. Place lawn mower on a level surface outdoors.
3. Remove clear plastic packaging under fuel cap.
4. Check oil level.
5. Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.
6. Push spark plug wire firmly on spark plug.
7. Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.
8. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times.
9. While standing is the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with the thumb of
your right hand.
10. Using your left hand, pull the blade control handle
all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 10.
11. Release the button.
12. Grasp recoil starter handle with your right hand and
slowly pull towards you until you feel a slight
resistance, then pull firmly until your arm is fully
extended.
13. If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat
steps 8, 9, 10, 11, and12.
Second Time Starting Engine
NOTE: Follow these instructions if the self starter is
already in the energized mode.
WARNING: NEVER assume starter is in the
de-energized mode, even if the key is in the
locked position and/or removed from the
engine. ALWAYS de-energize starter prior to
performing any maintenance or service to the
engine and/or mower. Follow instructions on
the engine and/or machine to de-energize
starter.
Blade Control
Handle
1. Check oil level and 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 the 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 10.
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.
10
Starter Control
Button
Figure 10