Yard-Man 109T Manuel D’Utilisation

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Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut 
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open 
carton.

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Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., 
operators manual, bottle of oil, etc.).

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Cut corners and lay carton down flat.

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Remove packing material.

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Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for 
loose parts.

 This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil. 

Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as 
instructed in the separate engine manual before 
operating your mower. 

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position. 

Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)

WARNING:  Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Leave safety key in
locked position.

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Remove any packing material which may be 
between the upper and lower handles for shipping 
purposes. 

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Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and 
ground it against the engine. 

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Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the 
handle into the operating position. Make certain the 
lower handle is seated securely into the handle 
mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on 
each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be 
seated properly on the handle). See Figure 1.

NOTE:  Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Handle Height Adjustment
Section on page11.

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Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the 
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. 

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Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower 
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert 
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin. 
See Figure 2. Repeat on other side. 

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Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the 
lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the 
excess. See Figure 3.

Lower