MTD 111-080R000 THRU 111-089R000 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y , D O N O T
O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S R E A R T R A I L I N G
S H I E L D A N D T H I S G U A R D O R E N T I R E
G R A S S C A T C H E R I S I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
FIGURE 9.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 9.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye dainage.
Always wear safety glasses nr eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheeis in a iow cutting height position. For best
resuits raise the cutting position untii it is determined
which height is best for your iawn. See cutting 'leight
adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoiine and oii as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower.
Read instructions carefully.
A
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engii le has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If jnit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the ubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 10.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
FIGURE 10.
Rubber Boot
2. Open fuel shut-off valve if so equipped. Refer to
the separate engine manual.
3. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
4. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as in­
structed in the separate engine manual.
5. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 11.
6. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapid­
ly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
7. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
NOTE: if any probiems are encountered, refer to the
Troubie Shooting Guide on page 16.
FIGURE 11.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.