MTD 030 Series - Manual (Page 10)

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3
Setup and
Adjustment
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug,
and ground against
engine before perform-
ing adjustments.
WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before performing
adjustments.
Cutting Height
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the
cutting height of the mower.
1. Depress the lever towards the wheel.
2. Slide the lever assembly to desired position to
change the cutting height. See Figure 3-11.
3. Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be positioned at the
same height.
IMPORTANT :
All wheels must be
placed in the same
position. For rough or
uneven lawns, move the
wheels to a higher posi-
tion to prevent scalping
of grass.
WARNING
Adjustments
Figure 3-11: Adjusting the cutting height. Figure 3-12: Adjusting the handle height.
Handle Height
For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle
height as follows:
1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
2. Remove the star knobs shown in Figure 3-12 and
remove the lower handles.
3. Position each handle bracket stud into the appropriate
hole in the lower handle. See Figure 3-12. Each end of
the lower handle must be placed in the same position.
4. Attach and tighten the star knobs.
5. Reinsert starter rope into rope guide. For instructions,
refer to page 9.
Remember to attach the spark plug wire after completing
the adjustments and before operating your mower.