MTD 111-508R000 - Manual (Page 12)

2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine s orage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis cirease
to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventiiated or metai storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a ligh oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especiaiiy cabiesiind ali
moving parts.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position for
storage. Move hairpin clips to outer hole on weld pins.
See figure 1. Press inward on the bottom of the lower
handle and push forward. The handle will lock in this
position.
To place the handle in the operating position, remove
the starter rope from the rope guide. Grasp the lower
handle at the bottom, press inward slightly and tip the
handle backward. Place the hairpin clips in the inner
holes. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull
the starter rope out from the engine. Slip the starter
rope into the rope guide.
NOTE: The use of any accessory on this Rotary I/lower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is
not recommended. GRASS CATCHER Model 086 s available as optional equipment for the mowers shown in this manual.
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate mower unless rear trailing shield and guard or
entire grass catcher is in its proper p lace.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subjf ct to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any replace­
ment bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations. For replacement bags, use only factory authorized
replacement bag No. 764-0271.
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