Howto use your mower, Operator presence control bar, Adjust cutting height (see flg.6) – MTD 110-017R000 User Manual
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OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGi\IN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE
5 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUI..
The operation of any Liiwn Mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye danage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting power tool
operation or while perfo rming any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for
over spectacles or stardard glasses available at your nearest distributor.
HOWTO USE YOUR MOWER
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR
Your mower has a control barwhich requires the op srator
to be behind the handle to start and run the mower. When
the operator releases the control bar the engine will stop
and an internal brake helps the blade to stop quickly.
When the operator leaves the operating positiDn to
remove the grass catcher, change the cutting heigh t, pick
up sticks or other objects in the way, the engine will stop
automatically when the control bar is released.
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Flg.6)
high
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels fo'
cut.
Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.
Medium position is best for most lawns.
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever
toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to sui: your
requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same
setting.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL & GAS MIXING
•
Use a clean, high quality 2 cycle oil. DO NOT use
multi-viscosity oils. Such oils may not provide ade
quate lubrication and additives in the oil may cause
fouling of the spark plug resulting in difficult oi non
starting of the engine. DISREGARD THE Ml KING
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE OIL CONTAINER. Follow
the instructions below.
•
Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasDiine.
(Leaded gasoline and oil mix can be used). DO NOT
USE PREMIUM OR HIGH OCTANE GASOLNE.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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TO MIX OIL & GASOLINE - To assure thorough
mixing of oil and gasoline, fill an approved, clean
container with recommended gasoline to one quar
ter full. Add recommended oil per 24:1 mix ratio.
(One gallon of gasoline requires 5 ounces of oil).
•
Screw cap tightly on container and shake vigorously.
Then unscrew cap and fill container with gasoline
until fu II. Once oil and gasoline are mixed they will not
separate.
•
DO NOT MIX OIL AND GASOLINE DIRECTLY IN'
THE ENGINE FUELTANK. This will allow oil to enter
the carburetor which will cause engine to be inopera
tive.
TO START ENGINE
•
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
•
PRIME ENGINE (See Fig. 5 on page 7) -
A. To start a new engine, or one that has run out of
fuel, push primer 12 to 15 times to fill fuel lines and
carburetor. Use firm full pushes.
B.
To start a cold engine which has been run
previously, but not emptied of fuel, push primer 1 time
using a full push.
C. To start a warm engine, priming is not usually
necessary. (If engine does not start after three pulls
of the starter, push primer 1 time using a full push).
•
Hold operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
•
To "STOP" engine, release operator presence con
trol bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to use 2
pushes and repeat priming steps between pulls. In
warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and
engine will not start. If you do flood engine wait a few
minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat
priming steps.