MTD 110A508R000 - Manual (Page 9)

CONTROLS
The blade control handle is located on the upper han­
dle of the mower. See figure 10. The blade control han­
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
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WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It Is used to regulate the engine speed.
FIGURE 10.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS IJS O P E R A T I O N S
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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 handle. See
figure 10. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi­
tion to start the unit.
OPERATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
NOTE: Adjust the cutting height of your mower before
operating. See adjustment section of this manuai.
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. A
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.
FIGURE 11.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 11.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask
for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses, available at your
nearest dealer.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 12.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
FIGURE 12.
Rubber Boot