MTD 111-328-300 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MOWER WITH THE CHUTE
DOORS OPEN. UNLESS THE
COMPLETE GRASSCATCHER
IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON
THE MOWER.
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
FIGURE 13.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 13.
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. 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.
Use SAE 30 oil. If not available, use SAE 10W-30 or
SAE 10W-40.
Place the engine level. Remove oil filler plug. FILL
THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour
slowly. Capacity 1V4 pints.
2. FILL FUEL TANK—Use clean, fresh leaded
REGULAR grade automotive gasoline. Fill
tank completely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. When ready to start engine, place throttle con­
trol lever on handle in “START” position and
start engine in accordance with instructions
in engine manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever on handle to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by plac­
ing control lever on handle in the “STOP”
position.
4. 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
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.
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WARNING
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Unless the entire grass catcher is
correctly positioned on the mower,
do not open the discharge chute
doors when the engine is running.
NOTE
Periodically check the cam lever on
grass catcher for correct alignment
on roller. The cam lever MUST hit on
center of roller to lock the grass cat­
cher in position and open the doors
all the way.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.