Yard-Man 109T Manuel D’Utilisation

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NOTE:  The safety key must be in the run position to
start the mower for both systems, either the self starter
or recoil starter. 

The start control button is located on the upper left side 
of the handle. See Figure 6. The start control button 
must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control 
handle toward upper handle for the engine to start. The 

starter control button will automatically return to the off/
up position once the blade control handle is released.

NOTE:  The starter button must be depressed to start
the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting
system.

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.

Keep hands and feet away from the discharge area on 
and from under the cutting deck. See safety labels on 
page 5.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign 
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in 
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye 
shields.

NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it
is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
Cutting Height Adjustment section.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in 
the separate engine manual. Read instructions 
carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.

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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If equipped 
with a rubber boot, 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. 

NOTE:  Use recoil starter rope to start engine for the
very first time. The mower is shipped with the safety key
in the locked position and the self starter in the de-
energized mode, follow instructions as follows.

1.

Place lawn mower on a level surface outdoors.

2.

Remove clear plastic packaging under fuel cap.

3.

Check oil level. 

4.

Add fuel.

5.

Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.

6.

Push spark plug wire firmly on spark plug.

7.

Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.

8.

Firmly push primer bulb 3 times.

9.

While standing in the operating position, depress 
the starter control button fully with the thumb of 
your right hand.

10. Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the 

way toward the upper handle. See Figure 7. 

11. Release the button.
12. Grasp the recoil rope starter handle with your right 

hand and slowly pull towards you until you feel a 
slight resistance, then pull firmly until your arm is 
fully extended.

13. If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat 

steps 8, 9, 10,11 and 12.

NOTE:  Follow these instructions if the self starter is
already in the energized mode.

WARNING: NEVER assume starter is in the
de-energized mode, even if the key is in the
locked position and/or removed from the
engine. ALWAYS de-energize starter prior to
performing any maintenance or service to the
engine and/or mower. Follow instructions on
the engine and/or machine to de-energize
starter.