Know Your String Trimmer Mower - Yard-Man 25A-253N401 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER
Control
Lock
Control Lever
Starter Handle
Handle
Trimmer
Deflector Assembly
String Cutting
Blade Bracket
Figure 4
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your string trimmer mower. Compare the
illustrations in Figure 4 with your string trimmer mower
to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
referen ce.
ControlLever
The control lever must be depressed to engage the
spindle assembly. See Figure 4.
ControlLock Bracket
The control lock bracket is located on the upper right
handle. It is used to keep the spindle assembly
disengaged while the engine is running. See Figure 4.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start
engine. See Figure 4.
Handle Connectors
The handle connectors are on each side between lower
and upper handle. They are used to lock the upper
handle in a set position. See Figure 4.
String CuttingBlade Bracket
The string cutting blade bracket is attached to the
trimmer deflector assembly. It is used to cut the trimmer
line if it is too long. See Figure 4.
Trimmer DeflectorAssembly
The trimmer deflector assembly is connected to the
trimmer base and it is used to prevent yard debris from
being thrown. See Figure 4.
SpindleAssembly
The spindle assembly rotates the trimmer line.
Trimmer Line
The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly
and it is used to trim grass or weeds.
Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown)
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine's speed and stops the engine. See
separate engine manual packed with unit for details.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine,
Stopping Engine
• Release control lever to disengage the spindle
assembly and to lock it in the control lock bracket.
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.