Section 6: Set-Up Instructions - Yard-Man 970 Series Owner's Manual

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the
engine by attaching rubber boot to a bolt or metal clip to the grounding post on the engine. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
• Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but helpful)
• Motor Oil
• Fresh Gasoline
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service engine
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
SET-UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
Follow steps 1 through 9 to set-up your lawn mower.
Step 1. Remove grass bag (model 970-979 only)
from unit and set it out of the way.
Grass
Step 2. Lift upper handle. Align it with lower
handle.
Upper Handle
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