MTD 110-428R000 - Manual (Page 13)

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3.
Place the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to START position.
Place the control lever on the engine in the full
open position by pushing it as far toward the out­
side (Briggs and Stratton engine) or rear
(Tecumseh engine) of the engine as it will go.
Tighten the screw on the cable clamp to secure
the cable in this position.
Cable
1 Clamp
LUBRICATION
Control
Lever
On Engine
FIGURE 21A.—Models 410R, 412R, 420R, 422R
“Z” End
of Cable
FIGURE 21B.—Models 415R and 425R Shown
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
To adjust carburetor, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cieaner wiil cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Refer to the
separate engine manual.
A WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean­
ing, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn mower.
Blade Control— Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. See figure 22. The blade control
must operate freely in both direction^
FIGURE 22.
Discharge Chute Deflector— The torsion spring and
pivot point should be lubricated periodically with light
oil to prevent any rust or binding. Deflector must work
freely.
Wheels —Mower may be provided with ball bearing
wheels. Lubricate at least once a season with light oil.
Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason,
lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner sur­
face of the wheel with light oil. A 4 oz. plastic bottle
of light oil lubricant is available. Order part number
737-0170. Engine oil may also be used.
Engine— Follow engine manual for lubrication in­
structions.
Throttle— Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and throttle wire assembly with a few drops of light oil
for ease of operation.
MAINTENANCE
A WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and
ground the spark plug wire before perform­
ing any repairs or maintenance.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep engine spark plug side up.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to page 15 of this manual for trouble shooting
information.
CUniNG BLADE
When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or
a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Remove the bolt and
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