Storing And Maintenance - Yard force YF22-3N1SP-SC Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
MOWING
WARNING: Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawn mower.
Carefully read the safety instructions of this manual before using the lawn mower.
WARNING: Never open the rear chute flap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied)
and the engine is still running. The rotating blade can cause serious injuries!
1. Select your required height and function settings.
2. Start the engine and allow it run, and set it to required speed.
See "To start the engine".
3. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with engine on/off control bar and self-propel drive control bar
closed and walk along with it self-propelling to start mowing.
WORKING TIPS
1. Walk, never run with the mower, and be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
2. Mow across slopes, never up and down.
3. Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope.
4. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
5. The best result will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet grass will tend to clog the blade and the grass
collection system.
6. Grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Never use the lowest cutting height for the
first cut of the season or in drought conditions.
7. Only about one third of the grass height should be cut.
8. Do not cut high or wet grass when mulching to ensure that the cut grass can be scattered effectively.
When you have been cutting for several minutes, please stop the mower and clean the blade and the
deck.
9. Do not remove grass debris in the mower casing or on the blade by hand or with your feet.
Instead, use suitable tools such as a brush or broom.
EMPTYING THE GRASS BAG
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mower, it is time to empty the grass bag.
NOTE: Before taking off the grass bag, switch off the engine and wait until the blade has come
to a stop.
1. To take off the grass bag, use one hand to lift up rear chute flap and the other to grasp the grass bag
handle. The rear chute flap automatically falls down after removing the grass bag and closes off the rear
chute opening.
2. Empty the grass debris in the grass bag, and reinstall the grass bag.
NOTE: If any grass residue is caught in the discharge chute, clean it using a brush. Do not remove
grass debris in the mower casing or on the blade by hand or with your feet. Instead, use suitable
tools such as a brush or broom. To ensure that the cut grass can be collected into grass bag, the
discharge opening and inside the mower casing must be cleared of any blockage.
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STORING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait
until the blade has come to a stop.
CLEANING
GENERAL CLEANING
The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. Always clean your lawn
mower immediately after use.
Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the mower surfaces.
Dried grass remnants and dirt may impair the mowing operation.
Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass. Remove any such residue. Check the underside of
the lawn mower and the blade mount. When checking, tilt the lawn mower onto its left side (opposite the oil
filler neck).
NOTE: Before placing the lawn mower on its side, fully drain the fuel tank using a gas extraction
pump.
Do not tilt the lawn mower by more than 90 degrees.
MAINTENANCE OF THE SPARK PLUG
As shown in Fig. 19
Fig. 19
0.027- 0.033"
1. Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark cover with a twist.
2. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench (not supplied).
3. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush (not supplied).
4. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.027- 0.033" (0.686- 0.838 mm).
5. Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR FILTER
As shown in Fig. 20
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Filter cartridge
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