MTD 113-410A000 - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION
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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.
FIGURE 5.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 5.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for­
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
dBBBB can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manuai 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.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
3. Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 6.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on start handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.
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 9.
FIGURE 6.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. 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.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
A WARNING: Never operate your unit with­
out either the rear deflector or entire
grass catcher assembly in place.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious person­
al 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.
For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third
of the total length of the grass at any one cutting.
Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.