Final check, Caution, Throttle control – MTD 113-080A User Manual
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FINAL CHECK
Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
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CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi
tion. It is held in the 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 15.
FIGURE 15.
CONTROLS
Throttle
Control
Recoil
Starter
Blade Control
Handle
/
FIGURE 16.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS O P E R A T I O N S
The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the right side of
the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine
speed. The engine should be started with the
engine in the FAST or START position.
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WARNING
The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 16. The blade con
trol handle must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 16. Stand behind the unit in the
operating position to start the unit.