11
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
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.
•
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your mower. Read the instructions carefully.
Before Starting Mower
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
•
Check the drive clutch control for proper
adjustment. If the mower does not propel itself or
the drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch
engaged, perform the drive clutch control
adjustment as instructed on page 16.
First Time Starting Engine
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.
Make sure that the drive clutch control is adjusted
so the drive belt is as loose as possible.
9.
Push the primer three times.
10. While standing in the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with the thumb of
your right hand.
11. Using your left hand, pull the blade control handle
all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 13.
12. Release the button.
13. Grasp the recoil rope starter handle with your right
hand and slowly pull towards you until feel a slight
resistance, then pull firmly until your arm is fully
extended.
14. If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat
steps 8, 9,10, 11 and 12.
Second Time Starting Engine
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.
Figure 13
1.
Check oil level and add fuel, if necessary.
2.
Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.
3.
Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.
4.
Firmly push primer bulb 3 times (for a cold engine
only!).
5.
While standing at the upper handle, depress the
starter control button with the thumb of your right
hand.
6.
Using your left hand, pull the blade control handle
all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 13.
Starter will de-energize and engine will start.
(NOTE: if engine does not start, release the blade
control handle and follow steps 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
in the “First Time Starting Engine instructions.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.
To Stop Engine and Blade
WARNING:
The blade will continue to
rotate for three seconds after the blade
control lever is released.
1.
Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to the off/up
position), engine and blade will stop within a few
seconds.
Starter Control Button
Blade Control Handle
Содержание Yard-Man 12A-449T402
Страница 19: ...19 NOTES...
