Starting Engine; Stopping Engine - Yard-Man 989 Series Operator's Manual

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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
or maintaining the mower.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the op-
erator is standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine 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.
1. Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the
engine into the ON (OPEN) position, Figure 4-2.
2. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the
choke position, Figure 4-2.
3. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle, Figure 4-2. The choke will now
begin to slowly return to the off choke position after
activating the blade control. Therefore, quickly move
onto step four below. Refer to the engine manual for
further details.
4. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke, Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.

Stopping Engine

1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Do not operate mower without mulching
cover, discharge chute, or grass catcher
properly installed.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage,
and repair damage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit should
be promptly inspected and repaired.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control
against the upper handle to propel mower. For best
results, do not cut wet grass and never cut off more
than one-third of the total length of the grass.
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Figure 4-2: The steps involved in starting the mower.
Using as a Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and
chute from the mower. Reattach mulch cover. Refer to
Setup section for instructions.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
• New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
• If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using the Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup
section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till
the grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control. Make sure that the unit has come to a
complete stop.
3. While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle
and the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up
off the discharge chute. The chute door will move the
rope out of the way of the bag.
4. Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the rear
of the grass bag up towards your chest. The grass
bag will open and the grass clippings will disperse.
When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of the
bag rests on the wire support between the handles.
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Operating
Your Lawn
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
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine
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.