MTD 111-508R000 - Manual (Page 9)

2. Open fuel shut-off valve if so equipped. Refer to
the separate engine manual.
3. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
4. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as in­
structed in the separate engine manual.
5. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 12.
6 . Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapid­
ly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
7. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 13.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1 . Move the throttle control lever to SLOW position.
2. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent­
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings
to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This
permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize
them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut
portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fail as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective job
of bagging the cut grass.
A
WARNING: If you strike 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. Exten­
sive vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel posi­
tion provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting
plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be
changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole
to another. Simply depress the lever towards wheel and
move wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All
wheels must be placed in the same reiative position.
See figure 13.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control needs adjustment or if it has been
repiaced, adjust as foliows.