MTD 112-530A - Manual (Page 8)

4. Put blade into motion by moving lockout lever
to “ON” position.
To engage the blade with the engine run­
ning. ..
a. Move the throttle control lever to “FAST”
position.
b. Engage the blade engagement handle
(lockout lever) SLOWLY.
c. Adjust engine speed.
TO STOP
1. The blade is stopped by moving the lockout
lever to the “OFF” position.
2. The engine is stopped by moving the throttle
control lever to “STOP” position.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent accidental start­
ing while equipment is unattended.
A brief break-in period is essential to insure max­
imum engine and mower life. This consists of run­
ning the engine at half speed for a period of time
required to use one tank of gasoline. It is also
recommended to change crankcase oil after the
first five hours of operation or as operating condi­
tions dictate. Always check oil before operating
the mower. BE SURE CRANKCASE IS FULL.
Proper lubrication must be maintained at all
times.
Appropriate clothing should be worn when cutting
brush or heavy weeds. Safety shoes and safety
glasses are highly recommended.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. For best results and to insure more
even grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is
excessively wet.
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.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings. If
wet grass must be cut, reduce walking speed to
help distribute the clippings more effectively.
New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a
narrower cut. Blade speeds should be adjusted to
the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion then recut
at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in
the fall as long as there is growth.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the control rod, remove the lockout lever
from the lockout bracket. Then refer to Control
Rod Installation on page 6.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be adjusted to five different posi­
tions. To adjust, remove the nut and bolt on the
lower handle support. Reassemble in desired
hole. See figure 12. When the handle height is
changed, it is necessary to readjust the control
rod.
Lowest
Position
FIGURE 12.