Caution, Note, Important – MTD 111-902A User Manual
Page 6: Adjustments, Cutting height, Handle position, Operation
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OPERATION
CAUTION
DO
NOT
OPERATE
M O W E R
U N L E S S
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 6.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheeis in a iow cut
ting height position. For best
resuits raise the cutting position un-
tii it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See adjustment
section.
1. FILL SUMP WITH OIL using a high quaiity
detergent oii classified “For Service SC, SD,
SE or MS.” Nothing shouid be added to the
recommended oii.
Use SAE 30 oil. If not available, use SAE
10W-30 or 10W-40 oil.
Place the engine level. Remove oil filler plug.
FILL
THE
OIL
SUMP
TO
POINT
OF
OVERFLOWING. Pour slowly. Capacity 1-1/4
pints.
2. FILL FUEL TANK using clean, fresh, regular
grade automotive gasoline. Fill tank com
pletely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. When ready to start engine, place throttle con
trol lever on handle in “START” position and
start engine in accordance with instructions
in engine manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever on handle to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by plac
ing control lever on handle in the “STOP”
position.
4. 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.
IMPORTANT
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, and thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher
hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the same relative position to the deck.
HANDLE POSITION
The upper handle can be adjusted to a high or low
position. The adjustment is made by removing the
hex lock nuts and curved carriage bolts and
reassembling in the other position. A V
2
" wrench
is required. See figure 7.