Yard-Man 106D Manuel D’Utilisation
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
To Remove Unit From Carton
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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.
at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
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Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
operator’s manual, etc.).
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Cut along corners and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Remove packing material.
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Roll or slide unit out of carton.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE. Make sure to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.
NOTE:
Reference to right or left side of the mower is
observed from the operating position.
Tools Required
Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
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Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and
attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to
ground. Leave safety key in locked position.
attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to
ground. Leave safety key in locked position.
Attaching Handle
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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 and saddle
washers must be seated properly into the handle as
shown). See Figure 1.
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 and saddle
washers must be seated properly into the handle as
shown). 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 instructions for handle height
adjustment on page 11.
the handle, refer to the instructions for handle height
adjustment on page 11.
Figure 1
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Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
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.
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.
Figure 2
Attaching Starter Rope
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The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures
the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see
Figure 3.
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures
the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see
Figure 3.
Figure 3
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With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing
nut. See Figure 3.
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing
nut. See Figure 3.
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Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
securely.
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Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable
ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on
cable ties into the holes on the lower handle. Pull
cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 4.
ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on
cable ties into the holes on the lower handle. Pull
cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Carriage Bolt
Knob
Hand
Saddle Washer
Saddle
Washer
Upper
Handle
Handle
Lower
Handle
Handle
Hairpin
Clip in
Inner Hole
Weld
Pin
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Lower
Handle
Rope
Wing Nut
Insert starter rope into
rope guide
rope guide
Guide
Cable Tie
Lower
Handle
Handle