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YaRD-MaN
22-inch Rotary Mower- Model 26M
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.Asparkarrester
forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-02298A
2/28/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 13
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOUBEGINASSEMBLINGYOURNEW
EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethe modelplateonthe
equipmentand copythe informationtothe sample
modelplateprovidedtothe right.Youcanlocatethe
modelplateby standingat the operatingpositionand
lookingdownatthe rearofthe deck.This information
willbe necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site,to obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSup-
port Department,orwhencontactingan authorized
servicedealer.
Engine Appendix .............................................. 14
Engine Safe Operation Practices ................. 14
Operating Your Engine .................................. 16
Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 18
Parts List ........................................................... 22
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas built to beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death.
RNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
ofyourselfandothers.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
resultin personalinjury.
i When youseethis
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
i Flesponsibility
I Restrictthe use
i of this power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaand underwatchful
careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealert andturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblind corners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofa childwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseof this machinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseit for anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
betrainedandsupervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththese rulesof safe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpers,and petsat least75feet frommower
whileit is inoperation.Stop machineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
thismachinein barefeet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecan amputatehandsandfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultofthe mowerbeing pulled
overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingortripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouare wellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthesafetydevice
inoperativeandmayresult inpersonalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipand fallcancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouare losingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthechute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewseconds
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after theengineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypart ofthe body
inthebladearea untilyouare surethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyuseparts andaccessoriesmadefor thismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresult inpersonalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310for the nameofyour
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,donotmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes; neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,where
you couldloseyour footingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleoron atruckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailer
andrefuelit on theground.If thisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimof thefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilot lightas onawater heater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergas appliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass, leaves,
orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowerto coolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useof partswhich do
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
ofyourself andothers.
Readand followall
instructions inthisman-
ual before attemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
Whenyousee this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
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f 1. For shippingpurposes,thechutedeflectoron your
mowerisheldinan uprightpositionbya retainer.
Removetheretaineras follows:
a. Push chutedeflectoruptowardsengine.Holding
deflectorinthisposition,removetheretainerand
discard.SeeStep 1.
b. Lowerthechutedeflectorcarefullykeepingyour
fingersoutof theway.
discarded before
operatingthe moWer.
NOTE:Your mower
sshippedwith the
handlein the higher
height position.
Step 1
Step 2
,_ WARNING: The chute retainer
must be removed and discarded
before operating the mower.
.
Performthefollowingsequenceforhandlesetup:
a. Liftthe upperhandleupfromfoldedpositionAand
pullitto extendedpositionBfollowingthearrowin
Step2. Thehandleshouldclickinto thisposition.
b. Makesurethecarriageboltis seatedproperly
in thehandle.Tightenwingnutssecuringupper
handletothe lowerhandle
3. If satisfiedwithheightof handle,tightenwingnuts
atthe endsof thelowerhandleshownin Step3. For
convenienceof operating,youmayadjustthehandle
heightby removingthewing nutsshownin Step3 and
removingthelowerhandle.
a. Positioneachhandlebracketstudintothetop hole
in thelowerhandle.SeeStep3 inset.
b. Tightenthewingnuts.
4. Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle.Pullcabletie tightandtrimexcess.See
Step4.
f
NOTE: Eachendof
the lower handle must
beplaced in the same
relativeoosition.
IMPORTANT
This unit isshipped
without gasolineor oil
in the engine. Fill up
gasoline and oil as
instructedintheengine
operation section
BEFOREoperating
your mower.
Step 3 Step 4
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5. RopeguideSetupasfollowsinStep5:
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutof engine.
c. Slipstarterropeintothe ropeguide.
d. Tightenropeguidewingnut.
6. Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentlevertochange
thecuttingheightofthe mower.
a. Depressheightadjustmentlevertowardswheel.
b. Slidelevertodesiredpositionfora changein
cuttingheight.SeeStep6.
c. Releaselevertowardsdeck.
7. Installmulchingbaffleonthe rightsideofthemower
followingthestepsbelow:
a. Lift upandholdthe side-dischargechutedeflector
andinsertbottomlipof themulchingbaffleinside
thechuteopeningSeeStep7.
b. Snaphooksd the mulchingbaffleoverthe hinge
pinofthe chutedeflector.Thehooksmustsnap
intoplaceon thehingepin, lockingthemulching
bafflefirmlyontomower.Releasechutedeflector.
Step 5
CUTTINGHEIGHT
Step 6
Allwheels must be
placedinthesame
relativeposition. For
roughor unevenlawns,
movethe heightadjust-
mentleverto a higher
position,Thiswill stop
scalping of grass.
Step 6
MULCHING BAFFLE
Step 7
Forproperassembly,
installbottom lipinside
chute opening before
placinghooks overthe
hingepin.
iMPORTANT
Thisunit isshipped
without gasoline or oil
in the engine.Fill up
gasolineandoil as
instructedinthe engine
operationsection
BEFOREoperating
yourmower.
Step 7
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WARNING
Know Your Lawn Mower
Control
Drive Control
Control
Recoil
Starter
GasolineFill
Mulching
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
I Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Referto warning
label onthe unit.
Figure 1
Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmower,it'simportant
tobecomeacquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.
Blade Control
Thebladecontrolis attachedtothe upperhandleof
themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper
handletooperatetheunit. Releaseittostopengineand
blade.
,__ WARNING:Thisblade control mecha-
nism isasafetydevice. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Drive Control
Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe undersideofthe
upperhandleand isusedtoengagethe drive.Squeeze
itagainstthe upperhandleto engagethedrive; release
itto slowdownor stopmowerfrompropelling.
Mulching Baffle
insteadof collectingthegrassclippingsinthegrass
catcher,yourmowerhas theoptionof recirculatingthe
clippingsbacktothe lawn.Removegrasscatcher(if
applicable),andoperatewiththe mulchingbaffleonly
forthispurpose.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
Oneadjustmentleveris locatedon eachwheelandis
usedto adjustthecuttingheight.All fourleversmustbe
atthe samepositiontoensurea uniformcut.
Height Adjustment
Levers
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarteris attachedtotherightupperhandle.
Standbehindthe unitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit.
Choke Control
Thechokecontrolislocatedonthe leftsideofthe handle
andwhenactivated,closesthe chokeplateonthe
carburetorandaidsin startingtheengine.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Addoilprovidedbeforestartingunitfor thefirsttime
outof thebox.Followengineoperationsectionfor
this.
2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
engineoperationsection.
__L ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-
dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesandother
sources of ignition.
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_ ARNING:Theoperationof any lawn if
mowercanresult inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or whileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
,_i_ theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engineindoors
orin enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox-
ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet,hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
WARNING:Alwayskeep hands
and feet clear of equipment
movingparts. Do not use a pres-
surized startingfluid. Vaporsare
flammable.
1. Pullout thechokeknob locatedon theleftsideof the
upperhandle.SeeFigure2.
NOTE:Useof thechokemaybe necessaryiftheengine
iswarmor theair temperatureishigh.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthebladecontrol
and holditagainstthe upperhandle.
3. Pullthe startergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfelt,
thenpullrapidlytoovercomecompression,prevent
kickbackandstartengine.Repeatif necessary.See
Figure2.
IMPORTANT:Donotallowthestartergriptosnap
backagainsttheropeguide.Returnitgentlyto prevent
damagetothe starter.
4. Whenenginewarmsup,pushinthechokeknob.See
Figure2.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ ARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without eitherthe rear door orthe entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Figure 2
Besurelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,orother
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythemower
inanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorandothers.
WARNING:ifyou strike aforeign
object,stopthe engine.Remove
spark plug boot from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspectmowerfor any
damage,and repair damagebefore
restartingandoperating.Extensive
vibration ofmowerduring operation
isan indicationofdamage.The unit
should be promptly inspectedand
repaired.
1. Oncetheengineisrunning,squeezethedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethan one-
thirdof thetotallengthofthe grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcher(if
apllicable)andinstallmulchingbafflefollowinginstruc-
tionsonpage7.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thick grassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
3. If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnot recommended.Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sureno one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands,feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
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