Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING: The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyes severely.Always
wear safetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or while performing any
adjustments or repairson it.
Starting Engine
,__ WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan
the operatoris standingnear the lawn
, mower whilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower. Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine
and lawnmower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush. See Figure2. Intemperature
around550F or below,primefive times.Do not prime
to restarta warm engine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handle.See Figure2.
3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleand pull
ropeout with a rapid,continuous,fullarm stroke.See
Figure2. Keepinga firm grip on the starterhandle,let
the roperewindslowly.Repeatuntilengine cranks.Let
the roperewindeach time slowly.
Electric Start: Turnignitionkeyto the rightto start
the engine.Releasethe key afterthe engine starts.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrol to stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug and
groundagainstthe engine.
_kl ARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
completelybefore doing any work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_hi= ARNING:Never operate your mower
without eitherthe rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be surelawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
Figure 2
__IIL ARNING:if you strike a foreign
object,stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
inspectmower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptly inspectedand repaired.
1. Oncethe engineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wet grass.
3. Fora healthierlawn, nevercut off morethan one-
thirdof the total lengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfrom the
mower.The rear dischargedoor shouldbe closed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass.
2. Newor thick grassmay requirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrass has beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches, m ulchingisnot recommended. U sethe
grasscatcherto bag clippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youare operatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7.Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectin bag as
you run mower.Operatemowertill grass bag isfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
control.Makesurethat the unithas cometo a
completestop.
3. Lift dischargedoor and pull grassbag up and away
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grass clippings.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoors or
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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