MTD 111-080R000 THRU 111-089R000 - Manual (Page 6)

“Z”
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-Blade
Control
Handle
FIGURE 3.
Hole in
Bracket
Plastic Fitting
FIGURE 5.
4. Secure with spring washer (cupped side against
the throttie control) and hex nut.
ATTACHING THE BRAKE CABLE
1. The brake cable is attached to the engine, and has
a “Z” fitting on the loose end. Route the brake
cable below the lower handle. Place end of cable
through the hole in the bracket as shown in figure
-3. Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the hole
in the bracket.
A WARNING: Brake cable must be assem­
bled as shown for proper blade brake
operation.
2. Hook the “Z” end of the brake cable into the hole
in the blade control handle from the inside to the
outside as shown in figure 3.
SECURING THE CABLES (Hardware E)
Secure all cables to the left side of the handle as
follows.
1. Insert posts on cable ties into holes provided on
the handles, one on the upper handle and two on
the lower handle. The holes may be either on the
inside or outside of the handles. See figure 4A.
2. Secure the cables with the cable ties. See figure
------- 4B.
FIGURE 6.—Optional Hub Caps
3. Trim excess ends of cable ties.
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE (Hardware C)
1. The starter rope is inside the top of the engine. Ad­
ditional rope may be wound around the starter han­
dle. If so, unwind the rope from the handle.
2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and
pull the rope out of the engine.
—3. Place the rope guide around the starter handle, so
the rope guide is positioned as shown (bends
downward slightly). Insert the rope guide through
the side of the upper handle, and secure with hex
lock nut.
INSTALLATION OF HUB CAPS (Optional)
1. If your mower is equipped with hub caps which
have four tabs, line up the tabs on the hub caps
with the holes in the wheels. Push to lock in
position.
2. If your mower is equipped with 2" wide tires, place
hub caps in position against the inner hub of the
wheel. Press firmly around the center portion of
hub cap in a circular motion, similar to installing
------- a lid on a round, plastic container. See figure 6.
The hub caps are flexible and will snap over the
3V2" diameter wheel hubs.
NOTE: It may be helpful to place the hub caps In hot
tap water for several minutes to make them pliable
before installing, especially if the temperature is less
than 60°F.