MTD 114-050A - Manual (Page 3)

ASSEMBLY OPERATION
Your new mower is shipped preassembled with the
exception of the handle.
1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from the carton.
Make certain that all loose parts and literature have
been removed before the carton is discarded.
2. Extend throttle control assembly which is attached
to rear of mower and place on the floor. CAUTION:
Do not bend or kink control wire.
3. a. Snap lower handle into position on two studs
which extend from either side on the rear of the
deck in front of the rear wheels.
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the lower
handle in. This will insure a tight fit
when assembled over weld studs on
your unit.
b. Assemble the two upper handle parts with cap
screws and locknuts provided in parts bag. The
yellow cap screw should be used to attach throt­
tle control assembly to upper handle. Do not
tighten nuts.
c. Attach upper handle assembly to lower handle
with cap screws and locknuts. Tighten all nuts.
d. Secure control wire to lower handle with cable
clips.
4. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower is
set with the wheels in a low cutting
height position. For best results raise
the cutting position until it is deter­
mined which height is best for your
lawn. See adjustments.
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See Engine Manual
packed with lawn mower for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of engine. Read Di­
rections carefully.
2. When ready to start engine, place throttle control
lever, on handle, in "START" position and start en­
gine in accordance with instructions in Engine Man­
ual. After engine starts, move throttle control lever,
on handle, to desired engine speed. The engine is
stopped by placing control lever on handle in the
"STOP" position.
3. 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 ex­
cessively wet.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector on
your mower is in an upright position. 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.
Chute Deflector
Shipping Block to be Removed
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first stop­
ping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
EASY CUTTING HEIGHT (OPTIONAL)
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel po­
sition provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjust­
ing plate has five holes. Height of cut will be changed
when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to an­
other. Simply depress thumb lever towards wheel and
move wheel and lever assembly to desired position.
All wheels must be positioned in relative height of
cut positions.
STANDARD CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
wheel studs to desired position. Cutting heights will
be raised as wheel studs are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as wheel studs are moved to a higher hole
in the deck. All wheel studs must be mounted in a
relative position to the deck.