MTD 110-530A - Manual (Page 6)

4. FILL FUEL TANK using clean, fresh, lead-free
or leaded “regular” grade automotive
gasoline. Fill tank completely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
5. Move control handle to “OFF” position.
6. Move throttle control lever to “CHOKE” posi­
tion.
7. Crank engine. Move throttle control to
“FAST” position as soon as engine fires. Use
choke as needed to keep engine running dur­
ing warm up period.
8. Put blade into motion by moving blade control
handle to “ON” position.
To engage the blade with the engine run­
ning. ..
a. Move the throttie control lever to “FAST”
position.
b. Engage the blade engagement handle
SLOWLY.
c. Adjust engine speed.
9. A brief break-in period is essential to insure
maximum engine and mower life. This con­
sists of running the engine at haif 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 conditions dictate.
Always check oil before operating the mower.
BE SURE CRANKCASE IS FULL.
10. Proper lubrication must be maintained at ail
times.
11. Appropriate clothing should be worn when
cutting brush or heavy weeds. Safety shoes
and safety glasses are highly recommended.
12. Be sure that lawn is ciear 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
After striking 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.
TO STOP ENGINE
The engine is stopped by moving the throttie con­
trol lever to “STOP” position.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark piug wire.
CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT
Control rod adjustments are made as shown
under assembly instructions Step 9.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
Handles may be adjusted by changing the posi­
tion of the lower support mounting holes. When
this change is made, it may also be necessary to
check the adjustment of control rod. See Step 9
under assembly instructions.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Cutting height adjustment is made by removing
and moving axle bolts to the desired positions. All
axle bolts must be mounted in the same reiative
position to the deck. When wheels are mounted to
the deck,
the belleville washers must be assembl­
ed with the cupped side towards the deck. This is
necessary to prevent the axle bolts from loosen­
ing.
THROTTLE
if adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembiy can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttie control wire assembiy at engine. See
figure 3.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“CHOKE” position.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened
at engine, to full open position. Retighten
screw to secure throttle control wire
assembly.