MTD 111-010R000 - Manual (Page 6)

AHACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR (Hardware D)
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WARNING: The chute deflector provided is a
safety device. Do not operate the mower unless
the chute deflector has been properly installed.
1. Place the chute deflector in position on the deck. Secure
with carriage bolts, and hex lock nuts as shown in figure
------ 4.
2. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
CONTROLS
FIGURE 5.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A WARNING: This control mechanism is 11 safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of
the mower. See figure 5. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade con­
trol handle to stop the engine and blade.
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WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
THROHLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the right side of the upper
handle or on the engine. It is used to regulate the engine
speed. The engine should be started with the engine in the
FAST or START position.
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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the lower handle. See
figure 5. 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 I U R V , D O N O 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 .
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
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FIGURE 6.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting
deck. See figure 6.
The operation of any iawn mower can result In foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safe­
ty glasses or eye shields. We recom­
mend wide vision safety mask for over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the
wheeis 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.