MTD 110-072A - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
M O W E R U N L E S S
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
FIGURE 6.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 6.
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—Use a high quality
detergent oil classified “For Service SC, SD,
SE or MS”. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
SUMMER
(Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W-30
or
SAE 10W-40
WINTER
(Under 40° F.)
Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
DIRECTIONS: Place the engine level. Remove oil
filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF
OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. Capacity IV 4 pints.
2. FILL FUEL TANK—Use clean, fresh, lead-free
or 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.
ADJUSTMENTS
A' ^CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
EASY CUTTING HEIGHT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
position provides cutting height adjustment. Each
adjusting plate has five holes. Height of cut will
be changed when the thumb lever is moved from
one hole to another. Simply depress thumb lever
towards
wheel and move wheel and lever
assembly to desired position. All wheels must be
placed in the same relative position.
HANDLE POSITION
The upper handle can be adjusted to a high or low
position. The adjustment is made by removing the
hex lock nuts and curved carriage bolts and
reassembling in the other position. A
V
2
" wrench
is required. See figure 7.