MTD 10710-0 - Manual (Page 4)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Remove oil fill plug (Fig. 2). Place mov/er level
and fill engine crankcase to top of oil plug with
S.A.E. No. 30 oil. Tilt mower to make sure oil
flows completely into crankcase. Replace fill plug
and tighten.
2. The air cleaner protects the engine against grit
and dirt. CAUTION, an extremely dirty air cleaner
element may cause engine to stall.
SEE ENGINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE.
3. Fill tank with good grade regular, clean fresh gas­
oline. DO NOT MIX OIL with gasoline.
FOR COMPLETE ENGINE INFORMATION READ ENGINE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FURNISHED WITH YOUR
MOWER BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING.
TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT
TO START ENGINE
1. Place handle in neutral position with handle down.
2. Set throttle control in start position.
3. Pull starter rope with a smooth, quick full stroke
once. Move throttle lever to run positipn. Pull
starter rope again.
4. When engine starts move throttle lever to an idle
position until the engine warms up.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. During first 10 hours of operation check frequently
the following:
* Oil level in engine crankcase.
* Belt adjustment on engine to jackshaft drive.
(Page 6)
* Check all bolts, nuts and screws for tightness.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PROPEL MOWER FORWARD, simply raise the han­
dle .. . TO STOP MOWER, lower the handle.
1. Consult the chart located on Page 5, (Fig. 3A) and
Fig. 3 shown below. The roller adjusting knobs (A)
and wheel adjusting levers (B) must be in positiotrs
shown
for desired cutting height. EXAMPLE: for
1 '/ 2 " cutting height roller knob must be in No. 2
position, and wheel lever must be in No. 4 position.
(Fig. 3 and Fig. 3A)
2. Place mower on hard, flat surface and tilt machine
back on roller until wheels are off the ground. Move
right hand wheel lever outward to disengage locat­
ing pin, then move lever forward or back until it is
aligned with proper number on deck label. Release
outward pressure on lever and be sure that locating
pin seats properly in hole in end plate. Repeat this
procedure on left hand side, position lever so that
mower is level.
3. Tilt m o w e r forward until roller is off the ground.
Turn right hand roller knob counter clockwise 2 full
turns and move knob up or down until alignment
hole in roller bracket is in line with proper number
on label at rear of end plate, (see illustration)
Turn knob clockwise until tightened securely. Repeat
this procedure for other side.