Throttle control, Blade control handle, Recoil starter – MTD 111-508R000 User Manual
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CONTROLS
The blade control handle is located on the upper han
dle of the mower. See figure 9. The blade control han
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
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WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle or on the engine. It is used to regulate the
engine speed.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
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WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypiiss its
operations.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See
figure 9. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi
tion to start the unit.
OPERATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
NOTE: Make certain height adjustment on aii 4 wheeis
are set in the same cutting height position. Refer to Ad
justment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil
as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower.
Read instructions carefully.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
FIGURE 10.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 10.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye da mage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over specta ;les or
standard safety glasses.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 11.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
FIGURE 11.