Yard Machines through 429 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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the rod will extend further to the left side. See
Figure 11.
Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to
secure.
Attaching Chute Deflector To Mower
To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Place the ends of the rod into
the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. See
Figure 12. Release the rear discharge door.
To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and
out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies.
Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil before operating your mower.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 13 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 13
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. Keep your hands and
feet away from a rotataing blade.
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 the
blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Throttle Control
Your lawn mower may be equipped with one of three
types of throttle controls described below. Follow
instructions which pertain to your unit.
1. The throttle control is located on the left side of the
upper handle. It is used to regulate engine speed.
2. The throttle control is located on the engine. It is
used to regulate the engine speed.
3. Your mower engine is equipped with a constant
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
Rear
Discharge
Door
Slots
Blade Control Handle
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Height Adjustment Lever
Spark Plug
Gas Cap
Grass Catcher
Throttle Control (if equipped)