MTD 111-110 - Manual (Page 4)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new mower is shipped preassembled with the exception
of the handle and throttle control assembly.
1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from carton. Make cer­
tain that all loose parts and literature are removed from
carton before carton is discarded.
2. Extend throttle control assembly, which is attached to
engine at rear of mower, and place on floor. CAUTION:
Do not bend or kink control wire.
3. Snap lower handle into position on two lugs which extend
from either side on rear of the deck.
4. Assemble the two upper handle parts with cap screw in
lower holes. Place speed nut on control. Line up control
mounting holes with top holes in upper handle and secure
with cap screw (yellow) and locknut. Do not tighten.
5. Attach upper handle to lower handle with cap screws in
lower holes only. Do not tighten.
6. Fasten control panel to upper handle with cap screws in
lower holes and round head machine screw through upper
hole. Tighten all nuts.
7. Secure control wires to lower handle with cable clips.
OPERATION
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 adjustments.
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See Engine M a n u a l
packed with lawn mower for complete instructions for the
care and maintenance of engine. READ DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY.
2; When ready to start engine, place throttle control lever in
“START” position and start engine in accordance with
instructions in Engine Manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever to desired engine speed. The engine
is stopped by placing control lever in the “STOP* position.
3. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. For
best results and to insure more even grass distribution,
do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION:
Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn
mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
EASY CUTTING HEIGHT
- An adjusting plate and thumb
lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjust­
ment. Each adjusting plate has five holes. Hei^t of cut will
be changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to
another. Simply depress thumb lever towards wheel and move
Wheel and lever assembly to desired position. Cutting height
will be raised as lever is moved toward front and lowered as
lever is moved toward rear. All wheels must be positioned in
relative height of cut positions.
STANDARD CUTTING HEIGHT
- Adjustment may be made
by removing and moving wheel studs to desired position.
Cutting heights will be raised as wheel studs are moved to
a lower hole and lowered as wheel studs are moved to a
higher hole in the deck. All wheel studs must be mounted in
a relative position to the deck.
THROTTLE
- If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. L o o s e n , but do not remove, screw securing throttle
control wire assembly at engine.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to “FAST” position.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened at engine,
to full open position and retighten screw to secure throttle
control wire assembly.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT:
Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn mower.
WHEELS:
Wheel bearings are of lifetime Fortiflex. They
require no lubrication.
THROTTLE:
Periodically lubricate throttle control lever and
throttle wire assembly with a few drops of light oil (S.A.E.
No. 10 or 20) for ease of operation.
ENGINE:
Follow Engine Manual for lubrication instructions.
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING BLADE
- The blade may easily be removed for
grinding or replacement as follows:
1. R e m o v e bolt and lock washer holding blade and hub
assembly to en^ne crankshaft.
2. Remove blade and hub assembly from engine crankshaft.
3. Remove two bolts, lockwashers and nuts holding blade
to blade hub.
When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of grind as
a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge
receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbal­
anced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage
to the mower.
Upon reassembly, make certain all parts are assembled
properly and listened securely.
DECK
- The underside of mower deck should be cleaned
after each period of use as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and
other matter will accumulate. This accumulation of grass
clippings, etc. is undesirable as it will invite corrosion and
may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the
next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower forward or on
its left side and scraping clean with a suitable tool or by
washing with a stream of water from a garden hose.
CAUTION:
Do not direct the stream of water at a hot engine
as damage to the engine may result.
STORAGE
- The following steps should be taken to prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thorou^ly as described in the
preceding instructions.
2. Refer to E n g i n e M a n u a l for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting b l a d e with i c h a s s i s grease to
prevent rusting.
4. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of floor.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
USING YOUR MOWER
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to
stick to underside of the mower thus preventing proper dis­
charge of ^ass clippings. If wet grass must be cut, reduce
engine speed and walking speed to help distribute the
clippings more effectively.
New grass should be treated as wet grass, otherwise a normal
walking speed is about the right pace for efficient mowing.
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.
Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
FORM NO. 770-2869D PRINTED IN U.S.A.