Know Your Lawn Mower - Yard-Man 589 Operator's Manual

Yard-man 21" rear discharge rotary mower operator's manual
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure
10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
WARNING:
operator's eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower,
or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Front Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the
unit. See Figure 10.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 10.
WARNING:
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and are used
to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
Recoil
Starter
Spark
Plug
This blade control mechanism
Front Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Figure 10
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
See Figure 10.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping Engine
Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt
on the engine.
WARNING:
again refer to the Safety Section in this
manual. Always be careful.
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Blade Control
Handle
Grass
Catcher
Rear Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Before using your lawn mower,

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