Yard-Man 959 Series Owner's Manual page 12

If you answered =yes" to all three questions, your mower passed the test and you can start your mower. If you
answered "no" to any of the three questions, you will have to adjust the drive clutch control following insttuctlons
in the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT section.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
* Move the throttle control lever all the way forward.
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual.
o Stand behind the unit, squeeze the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Electric Start unit: Turn the ignition key to the right to start the engine. Release the key after the engine
starts.
• Recoil Start: Grasp starlet handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope wilt pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full
arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
• After engine starts, move throttle control te desired engine speed. (The mower is designed to be operated
at full throttle.)
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING Section of this manual.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle te stop the engine and the blade,
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut ctf.
USINGYOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the law_ mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower [n any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper
discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may
require a narrower cut.
For, a healthier lawn, never cut o[1 more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn sheuJd be cut in
the fall as long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of
mowing or mulching.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
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