Ignition Switch - Yard-Man 959 Series Owner's Manual

SECTION 7: CONTROLS
_'_ Blade Control Handle
Figure 5
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BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
The btade central handJe is Jacated on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5. The btade control het'_dle
must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Rerease the blade control handle to atop the engine and
blade.
WARNING:
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass Its operations. The
blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.
THRO3-]'LE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle. It i$ used to regulate the engine speed. See
Figure 5.
• Push the throttle Fever forward for FAST position.
• PLflt th_ throttle lever back for SLOW position.
WARNING:
The throttle oontro] cannot be used to step the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH
(Electric Start Unit Only)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel. It "s used fe start'he only. See Figu e 6.
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Figure 6 Electric Start Unit Only
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