Controls, Blade control handle, Throttle control – MTD 112-518R000 User Manual
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CONTROLS
FIGURE 14.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han
dle of the mower. See figure 14. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
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. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 14. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y . 0 0 NO T
O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S R E A R T R A I L I N G
S H I E L D A N D T H I S G U A R D O R E N T I R E
G R A S S C A T C H E R I S I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
FIGURE 15.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 15.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
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.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment 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.
A
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. 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 16.
Metai Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
FIGURE 16.
Rubber Boot