Operating Your Lawn Mower - Yard-Man 263 Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The blade control is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot
or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area
on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
Recoil Starter
Mulch Plug
Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower.
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and
features.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the
upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze
it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release
it to slow down or stop the mower from propelling.
Mulch Plug (if equipped)
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass
catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating the
clippings back to the lawn. Install the mulch plug by
following the instructions in the Setup section.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Drive
Control
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers must be
moved to the same position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
2. Service the engine with gasoline.
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
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Height Adjustment
Levers (one at each
wheel)
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable