MTD 111-010R000 - Manual (Page 7)

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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.
ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug.
2. Move the throttle control lever to FAST or START
position.
3. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control han­
dle and hold it against the upper handle.
4. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapidly, ex­
tending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
5. After engine starts, move throttle control lever to desired
engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble
Shooting Guide on page 12.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment
-v is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other ob­
jects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such ob­
jects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick
to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge
of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New
grass or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
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 cut­
ting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut
at right angies to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total length
of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is grovrth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give
you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the
cut grass.
A WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the
mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
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WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first stopping
engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
CUniNG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position
provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has
nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the
thumb lever is moved from one hole to another. Simply
depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever
assembly to desired position. Ali wheels must be placed in
the same relative position. See figure 7.
FIGURE 7.
THROmE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control requires adjustment or has been re­
placed, adjust the throttle control as follows.
1. Loosen (do not remove) the screw on the cable clamp
so that the cable will move freely under the clamp. See
figure 8.
2. Place the throttle control lever on the handle all the way
forward to START position.
3. Place the control lever on the engine in the full open posi­
tion by pushing it as far toward the outside of the engine
as it will go. Tighten the screw on the cable clamp to
secure the cable in this position.
Cable
Control
Lever
On Engine
FIGURE 8.