Yard Machines 509 Series Operator's Manual

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11SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERRead this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save thismanual for future reference.WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into theoperator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating themower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.Figure 14Recoil StarterThe recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to startthe unit. See Figure 14.Blade Control HandleThe blade control handle is located on the upper handleof the mower. The blade control handle must bedepressed in order to operate the unit. Release bladecontrol handle to stop engine and blade.WARNING: This blade control mechanismis a safety device. Never attempt to bypassits operations.Cutting Height Adjustment LeverThese levers are located on each front wheel and areused to adjust the cutting height. Both levers have to beat the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.Engine ControlsSee the separate engine manual for the location andfunction of the controls on the engine.Stopping Engine• Release blade control handle to stop the engineand the blade.• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolton the engine.WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,again refer to the Safety Section in thismanual. Always be careful.Blade ControlHandleRecoilStarterDischargeChuteCutting HeightAdjustment Lever