Yard-Man 107 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Cutting Deck
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The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching.
cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching.
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The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the
spark plug wire is disconnected).
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the
spark plug wire is disconnected).
NOTE:
The use of pressure washers or garden hose
to clean your unit is NOT recommended. The use of
water may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine, resulting in a
shortened life of your mower and reduced
serviceability.
water may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine, resulting in a
shortened life of your mower and reduced
serviceability.
Engine
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Refer to the engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
maintenance instructions.
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Maintain engine oil as instructed in the engine
manual.
manual.
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Service air cleaner every 25 hours of operation
under normal conditions. Clean every few hours
under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine
performance and flooding usually indicates that the
air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.
under normal conditions. Clean every few hours
under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine
performance and flooding usually indicates that the
air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.
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The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
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Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned
to permit proper air circulation which is essential to
engine performance and life. Make sure to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler
area.
the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned
to permit proper air circulation which is essential to
engine performance and life. Make sure to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler
area.
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
mower for storage.
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Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
in the lubrication instructions.
NOTE:
We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
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Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
instructions.
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Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
prevent rusting.
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Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the lawn mower, especially cables and all
moving parts, before storing it for the off-season.
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the lawn mower, especially cables and all
moving parts, before storing it for the off-season.