Operation, Note, Winter (under 40° f.) – MTD 110-328A User Manual
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OPERATION
DO
NOT
OPERATE
THIS
MOWER WITH THE CHUTE
DOORS OPEN. UNLESS THE
COMPLETE GRASSCATCHER
IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON
THE MOWER.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 13.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a iow cut
ting
height
position.
For
best
resuits raise the cutting position un
til it is determined which height is
best for your iawn. See adjustment
section.
1. FILL SUMP WITH OIL—Use a high quality
detergent oil classified “For Service SC, SD,
SE or MS”. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
SUMMER
(Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W-30
or
SAE 10W-40
WINTER
(Under 40° F.)
Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30
If not available,
Use SAE low or SAE 10W-30
DIRECTIONS: Place the engine level. Remove oil
filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF
OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. Capacity 1V4 pints.
2. FILL FUEL TANK—Use clean, fresh, lead-free
or
leaded
“regular”
grade
automotive
gasoline. Fill tank completely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. When ready to start engine, place throttle con
trol lever on handle in “START” position and
start engine in accordance with instructions
in engine manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever on handle to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by plac
ing control lever on handle in the “STOP”
position.
4. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks,
wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. For best results and to
insure more even grass distribution, do not
mow when lawn is excessively wet.
IMPORTANT
After striking 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.
I WARNING ^
Unless the entire grass catcher is
correctly positioned on the mower,
do not open the discharge chute
doors when the engine is running.
NOTE
Periodically check the cam lever on
grass catcher for correct alignment
on roller. The cam lever MUST hit on
center of roller to lock the grass cat
cher in position and open the doors
all the way.