Ciontrols, Blade control handle, Throttle control – MTD 111-614R000 User Manual
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CiONTROLS
Blade Control Handle
FIGURE 2.—Self-Propelled Model Shown
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A
WARNING:
This
control
mechanis
n
is
a
safety
device.
Never
attempt
to
byp
ass
its
operations.
The blade control handle is located on the uppor han
dle of the mower. See figure 2. The blade control han
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle to stop the engi ne and
blade.
A
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.
A
WARNING:
The
throttle
control
cannot
be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See
figure 2. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi
tion to start the unit.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
(Self-Propelled Models Only)
Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the drive
mechanism to the rear wheels. Releasing the clutch
control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release the
drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an
obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See figure 2.
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.
FIGURE 3.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cut
ting deck. See figure 3.
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.
NOTE:
For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheeis in a iow cutting height position. For best
resuits raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.
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.