MTD 113-050A - Manual (Page 10)

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. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
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
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heigtits 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. Belleville washers
must be assembled on the inside and outi ide of
the deck so that the cupped side of the washers
are against the deck. The spacers must be
assembled between the rear wheels ard the
belleville washers. Refer to figures 4 and 5
THROTTLE
If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw seijuring
throttle control wire assembly at engina. See
figure 9.
2. Move throttle control lever on hanc le to
“FAST” position.
3. Move control lever on engine to full operi posi­
tion. Retighten screw to secure throttle con­
trol wire assembly.
I WARNING J
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), 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.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your mower for carburetor adjustment informa­
tion.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Blade Control—Lubricate the pivot points on the
biade control handle and the brake cable at least
once a season with light oil. See figure 17. The
blade control must operate freely in both direc­
tions.
Brake
..Cable
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Pivot
Point
FIGURE 17.
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.
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