Yard-Man 100 User Manual

The blade control handle is located on the 

upper handle of the mower. See Figure 8. The 

blade control handle must be depressed in 

order to operate the unit. Release the blade 

control handle to stop the engine and blade. 
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.
Mulching Plug

The mulching plug is used to recirculate 

grass clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as 

instructed on page 7 of this manual.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel 

and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four 

levers have to be at the same relative position 

to ensure uniform cut.

1.  Service the engine with gasoline and oil as 

instructed in the separate engine manual. 

2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.  If unit is 

equipped with a rubber boot over the end of 

the spark plug wire, make certain the metal 

loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside 

the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the 

metal tip on the spark plug. 

1.  If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime 

engine as instructed in the separate engine 

manual packed with your unit.

2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade 

control handle and hold it against the upper 

handle as shown in Figure 9.

3. Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull 

slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly 

to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it 

slowly to the rope guide.

explosive. Never fuel