MTD 050 thru 062 - Manual (Page 10)

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3. Place one smaller cupped washer on axle bolt,
with the cupped side of washer toward the deck
(away from wheel).
NOTE: If the lowest cutting position (highest hole
in the deck) is used, it is necessary to place the
larger washer on the outside of the deck and the
smaller washer on the inside.
4. Secure wheel to deck with one larger cupped
washer on the inside of the deck (cupped side
against the deck) and hex nut. Tighten securely.
5. Assemble the other wheels in the same
manner. Remove the blocks.
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE
(Hardware C)
Figure 10
1. The starter rope is inside the top of the engine.
With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and
pull the rope out of the engine.
2. Place the rope guide around the starter rope, so
the opening in the rope guide is toward the front
of the mower as shown. Insert the rope guide
into the right side of the handle, and secure with
hex lock nut. See Figure 10.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
Figure 11
1. The chute deflector on your mower is held in an
upright position by a retainer for shipping
purposes only. This shipping retainer must be
removed and discarded before the mower is put
into operation. See Figure 11. To remove the
shipping chute retainer, move the spring-loaded
chute toward the engine by pushing above the
retainer. Remove the retainer and carefully
lower the chute into operating position, keeping
fingers out of the way.
2. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
SECTION 7: CONTROLS
Figure 12
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING: This control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 12. The blade
control handle must be depressed in order to
operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle
to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle
and is used to start the engine. See Figure 12.
Hex Nut
Rope Guide
Starter
Rope
Chute
Deflectable
Shipping
Chute
Retainer
Recoil
Starter
Blade Control
Handle