MTD 112-518R000 - Manual (Page 10)

2. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
3. If engine is equipped with a primer, prime engine
as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the bla ie con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 17.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pLil back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it sbwiy to
the rope guide.
6. After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 16.
FIGURE 17.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Move throttle control lever to SLOW positi(>n.
2. Release the blade control handle to slop the
engine and blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and giound it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
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WARNING: Never operate your unit with­
out either the rear defiector oi entire
grass catcher assembly in piace.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mDwer or
engine. Such objects could be accidently th own 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 best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall 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.
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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. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of dam­
age. 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
position 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 rela­
tive position. See figure 18.
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