Yard-Man 106D User Manual
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NOTE:
If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.
To Stop Engine And Blade
1.
Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position), engine and blade will stop within a few
seconds.
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position), engine and blade will stop within a few
seconds.
NOTE:
Engine may stop with a ratcheting sound. This
sound is the self starter being reactivated/energized for
the next start.
the next start.
2.
Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to LOCK
position. Remove key and store in a safe place.
position. Remove key and store in a safe place.
WARNING:
The blade will continue to
rotate for three seconds after the blade
control lever is released.
control lever is released.
To De-Energize Self Starter
•
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
•
Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn
clockwise).
clockwise).
•
While standing in the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with the thumb of your
right hand.
the starter control button fully with the thumb of your
right hand.
•
Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the
way toward the upper handle. (Release button and
wait until engine and starter stop rotating.)
way toward the upper handle. (Release button and
wait until engine and starter stop rotating.)
•
Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position.)
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position.)
•
Remove safety key.
NOTE:
Engine will crank over upon actuating
equipment starting controls, but will not spark if spark
plug wire was removed from spark plug as described
above. Once engine has stopped cranking, self starter
is de-energized.
plug wire was removed from spark plug as described
above. Once engine has stopped cranking, self starter
is de-energized.
WARNING:
Self Starting System: If these
instructions are not followed, amputation or
severe laceration can result.
severe laceration can result.
•
ALWAYS disconnect spark plug, de-energize
starter, lock and remove safety key BEFORE
performing ANY service to the engine or mower.
starter, lock and remove safety key BEFORE
performing ANY service to the engine or mower.
•
DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the
self starter.
self starter.
•
NEVER assume starter is de-energize, even if key
is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed
from engine.
is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed
from engine.
•
BEFORE removing grass or other debris from
under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter
or spark plug; BEFORE removing blade for
servicing; BEFORE performing any other service to
engine or mower; BEFORE transporting mower-
ALWAYS DE-ENERGIZE SELF STARTER.
under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter
or spark plug; BEFORE removing blade for
servicing; BEFORE performing any other service to
engine or mower; BEFORE transporting mower-
ALWAYS DE-ENERGIZE SELF STARTER.
•
ALWAYS lock and remove safety key and store in a
safe place until next use. The safety key is
designed and intended to be removed from engine
when not in use. Removing key will prevent
unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by
children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key
must be in the locked position before it can be
removed.
safe place until next use. The safety key is
designed and intended to be removed from engine
when not in use. Removing key will prevent
unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by
children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key
must be in the locked position before it can be
removed.
Using Your Rotary Mower
•
Be sure that 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.
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.
•
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.
Speed of the mower should be adjusted to the
condition of the lawn.
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.
Speed of the mower should be adjusted to the
condition of the lawn.
•
For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of grass. Lawn should be mowed
in the fall season as long as there is growth.
of the total length of grass. Lawn should be mowed
in the fall season as long as there is growth.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug
and de-energize, 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.
and de-energize, 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.