MTD 030 Series - Manual (Page 13)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
The operation of
any lawn mower
can result in foreign
objects being thrown
into the eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely.
Always wear safety
glasses while operat-
ing the mower, or
while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or op-
erating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odor-
less and deadly
gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose
clothing away from
any moving parts
on engine and lawn
mower.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and lawn mower.
NOTE: For the location of the primer on your mower,
refer to the engine manual shipped with your unit.
1. Push primer (if equipped) three times. Wait about
two seconds between each push. See Figure 4-2. In
temperature around 55°F or below, prime five times.
Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade
control against upper handle. See Figure 4-2.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp
recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 4-2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind
slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope
rewind each time slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and the
blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage the lawn mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibra-
tion of the mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
Operating Tips
• For best results, do not cut wet grass.
• New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
• For a healthier lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the total length of the grass.
• Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is growth.
• Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
WARNING
Figure 4-2: To start mower, prime the engine, squeeze blade
control, and pull recoil starter.
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