MTD 110-518R000 - Manual (Page 12)

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.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
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WARNING: Never operate your unit
without either the rear deflector or (>ntire
grass catcher assembly in place.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, o other
objects which could damage lawn mower or e igine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the r lower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass becc use it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, pr avent-
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawi.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of th a total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full t irottle
to give you the best cut and do the most effect! t/e job
of bagging the cut grass.
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WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower f }r any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. I Exten­
sive vibration of the mower during < ipera-
tion is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower withoit first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each whe ?l posi­
tion provides cutting height adjustment. Each ac justing
plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be
changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole
to another. Simply depress the lever towards whnel and
move wheel and lever assembly to desired posil ion. All
wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
See figure 19.
FIGURE 19.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the carburetor choke does not close fully or if the
throttle control has been replaced, adjust the throttle
control as follows.
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2 .
Remove the screw shown in figure 20. Remove the
cable clamp from the cable.
Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to CHOKE position. Make certain the
throttle control lever remains in this position.
Push the control lever on the engine as far toward
the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable
in this position with the cable clamp and screw.
Cable
Clamp
FIGURE 20.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep ciear of aii moving parts.
Be carefui of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuei, temperature,
altitude and ioad. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Refer to the
separate engine manual.
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