MTD 112-020A - Manual (Page 7)

2. Fill fuel tank using clean, fresh, regular grade
automotive gasoline. Fill tank completely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Model 011 Only
This mower has a two cycle engine, it MUST use a
gasoline-oii mixture of 24:1. Use clean, fresh,
regular grade automotive gasoline. Refer to
engine manual packed with your unit for oil
recommendations and mixing procedures.
TO START ENGINE
1. Model 020 Only—Place throttle control lever
on handle in “START” position.
Model
oil
Only—Place lever located beneath
fuel tank on engine in “CHOKE” position.
Make sure spark plug shorting clip is away
from the spark plug.
2. Standing on the left side of the unit, place one
foot on the mower deck, grasp the starter rope
handle and pull to start. NOTE: Left side of
unit is determined from behind the unit (in the
operator’s position).
3. After engine starts, move throttle control on
handle to desired engine speed (Model 020) or
place lever on engine in “RUN” position
(Model 011).
TO STOP ENGINE
1 . Model 020 Only—Stop engine by placing
throttle control lever on handle to “STOP”
position.
Model
oil
Only—Stop engine by moving the
spark plug shorting clip against the spark
plug. See figure 10.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent accidental start­
ing while equipment is unattended.
FIGURE 10. Model 011 Only
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. For best results and to insure more
even grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is
excessively wet.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug and thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the
damage
before restarting and
operating the mower.
USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings. If
wet grass must be cut, reduce walking speed to
help distribute the clippings more effectively.
New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a
narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to
the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion then recut
at right angles to first direction.
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.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjustment is made by removing and moving axle
bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will be
raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole and
lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher hole in
the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in the
same relative position to the deck. The cupped
side of the belleville washers must be against the
deck. See figure 3.
THROTTLE (Model 020 Only)
If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttle control wire assembly at engine. See
figure 11.