Cutting Height Adjustment; Section 8: Operation - Yard-Man 959 Series Owner's Manual

RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the lower handle. See Figure g. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeeze the drive clutch control to engage the drive system. Release ttle clutch control to disengage the drive
system. Release the clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located or1tile drive clutch control housing on the upper handle. See Figure 5. This lever is used
to select the forward speed of the mower. When changing speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
NOTE: Move tile shift lever only when the engine is running. Changing the shift fever _etting with the engine off
can cause damage to the mower.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Note; Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position. Adjust the cutting height es fellows.
The cutting height adjustment lever i8 located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height, pull the _ever
out and away from the mower and then move it forward or backward to select a new cutting height. See Figure 7.
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Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 7
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This wnl help stop
scalping,
ENGINE CONTROLS
See the
engine
manual for the location and function of the controls located on the
engine,
SECTION 8: OPERATION
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cuttlng deck. See Figure 1. The
operation of any lawn mower can result in loreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
CUTI ING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in the CONTROLS section
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