Yard-Man 589 - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the
unit. See Figure 8.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 8.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and are used
to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
See Figure 8.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for additional
information and functions of the engine controls.
Figure 8
Recoil Starter
Blade Control Handle
Height Adjustment Levers