Controls, Operation, Blade control handle – MTD 113-060A000 THRU 113-062D000 User Manual
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CONTROLS
OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y . 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 .
FIGURE 9.
FIGURE 10.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
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WARNING: This control mechanism is a safe
ty device. Never attempt to bypass iti opera
tions.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of
the mower. See figure 9. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release tfie blade
control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting
deck. See figure 10.
The operation of any iawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can resuit in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields. We recommend
wide vision safety mask for over specta
cles or standard safety glasses.
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WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenev
er the engine is running.
THROHLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of tfie upper
handle or on the engine. It is used to regulate th<; 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 handle. See fig
ure 9. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start
the unit.
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.
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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.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug.
2. Move the throttle control lever all the way forward.
3. Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine man
ual.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in figure 11.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide.
6.
After engine starts, move throttle control lever to
desired engine speed.