Handle position, Figure 9, Carburetor adjustments – MTD 112-162A User Manual
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one hole to another. Simply depress thumb lever
towards wheel and move wheel and lever
assembly to desired position. All wheels must be
placed in the same relative position.
HANDLE POSITION
The upper handle can be adjusted to a high or low
position. The operator of the lawn mower can easi
ly adjust the handle position by unscrewing the
two knobs, removing the two bolts and reassem
bling in the other position. No tools are necessary
to make this adjustment. See figure 8.
High
Position
FIGURE 8.
THROTTLE
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 9.
FIGURE 9.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“FAST” position.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened
at engine, to full open position and retighten
screw to secure throttle control wire
assembly.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING
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If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), disengage all
clutches and blades. Keep clear of
all moving parts. Be careful of
heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
All carburetor adjustments should be made with
the air cleaner on engine. Air cleaner mounting
screw must be in carburetor when engine is run.
Best adjustment is made with a fuel tank half full
of gasoline.
To adjust the carburetor, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your mower.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Wheels—Wheel bearings are of self-lubricating
Fortiflex. They require no lubrication. However, if
the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate
the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface
of the wheel with light oil. A 4 oz. plastic bottle of
light oil lubricant is available. Order part number
737-0170. Engine oil may also be used.
If your unit is provided with optional ball bearing
wheels, lubricate at least once a season with light
oil.
Protective Shield—The pivot points on the protec
tive shield should be lubricated periodically with
light oil to prevent any rust or binding.
Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and pivot
point should be lubricated periodically with light
oil to prevent any rust or binding. Deflector must
work freely.