Yard-Man 11A-108Q401 - Manual (Page 8)

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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 4.
Figure 4
• 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 4.
• Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
• Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To
convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the
mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-
discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.
See Figure 5 .
Figure 5
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Blade Control Handle
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 6. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the left upper
handle and is used to regulate engine speed. Moving
the throttle lever all the way forward activates the
choke. The choke is used to close the choke plate on
the carburetor and assist in starting a cold engine. It
may not be necessary to use it when restarting a warm
engine after a short shutdown. See Figure 6.
Recoil Starter
• The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See Figure 6. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
Figure 6
Slip rope into
rope guide
Wing Nut
Rope
Guide
Hinge Pin
Mulching Plug
Hook
Deflector
Spark Plug Wire
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Mulching
Blade Control
Plug
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Throttle Control