MTD 111-080R000 THRU 111-089R000 - Manual (Page 7)

FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
1. The chute deflector on your mower is held in an
upright position by a block for shipping purposes
only. This shipping block must be removed and
discarded before the mower is put into operation.
-------See figure 7.
To remove the shipping block, move the spring-
loaded chute toward the engine by pushing above
the shipping block. Remove the block and carefully
lower the chute into operating position, keeping
fingers out of the way.
2. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
CONTROLS
The blade control handle is located on the upper han­
dle of the mower. See figure 8. The biade control han­
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
A
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL (Optional)
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handie or on the engine. It is used to regulate the
engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoii starter handle is attached to the handle. See
figure 8. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi­
tion to start the unit.