MTD 110-530A - Manual (Page 5)

CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi­
tion. It is held in that position by a
shipping block. This block is used
for shipping purposes only. It must
be removed and discarded before
your mower is put into operation.
See figure 1.
Chute Deflector
Shipping Block
To Be Removed
FIGURE 1.
OPERATION
A\
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
M O W E R U N L E S S
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
mmmm
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
FIGURE 2.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 2.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position un­
til it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See adjustment
section.
1. Before starting engine, check lubrication sec­
tion.
2. Check lockout control handle for proper
operation. If too great a pressure is needed to
operate this control, damage can be done to
the mechanism and the rod. Readjust so only
slight pressure is needed to operate the blade
engaging control. See assembly instructions
Step 9.
3. FILL SUMP WITH OIL using a high quality
detergent oil classified “For Service SC, SD,
SE or MS”. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
SUMMER
(Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W-30
or
SAE 10W-40
WINTER
(Under 40° F.)
Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
DIRECTIONS; Place the engine level. Remove oil
filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF
OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. Capacity pints.