MTD 070 Thru 088 - Manual (Page 5)

OPTIONAL MULCHING BAFFLE
A mulching kit is available for the mowers shown in
this manual. To obtain a mulching kit, refer to the
back cover of this manual.
If your mower is equipped with the optional mulching
baffle, install as follows.
1. Lift the chute deflector on the mower. Slide the
notches in the bottom of the mulching baffle over
the lip of the discharge opening. See figure 3.
2. Push the hooks on the top of the baffle until they
snap over the hinge on the discharge chute.
Release the chute deflector.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
CONTROLS
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 4. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROHLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
FIGURE 4.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the handle and is
used to start the engine. See figure 4.