MTD 110-300R000 - Manual (Page 11)

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent­
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective job
of bagging the cut grass.
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WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
piug, thoroughiy inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Exten­
sive vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The unit
shouid
be promptly inspected and
repaired.
FiGURE 16.
Cutting height will be raised as front levers are moved
to the front, and rear levers are lowered. Cutting height
will be lowered as front levers are moved to the rear,
and rear levers are raised. All wheels must be placed
in the same relative position.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the the throttle control needs adjustment or has been
replaced, adjust as follows.
1. Loosen (do not remove) the screw on the cable
clamp so that the cable will move freely under the
clamp. See figure 17.
2. Place the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to START position.
3. Place the control lever on the engine in the full
open position by pushing it as far toward the out­
side of the engine as it will go. Tighten the screw
on the cable clamp to secure the cable in this
position.
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUniNG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel posi­
tion provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting
plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be
changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole
to another. Simply depress the lever towards wheel and
move wheel and lever assembly to desired position.
See figure 16.
Control
Lever
On Engine
FiGURE 17.
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