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WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
2
Starting Engine
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any
moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
1
3
3
1.
Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. See Figure 4-2. In temperature
around 55°F or below, prime five times. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
Figurecontrol4-2:handle,To startandmower,pull recoilprimestarter.the engine, squeeze blade
WARNING
NOTE: For the location of the primer on your mower,
refer to the engine manual shipped with your unit.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
2.
3.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade
control against upper handle. See Figure 4-2.
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage the lawn mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp
recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 4-2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind
slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope
rewind each time slowly.
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Stopping Engine
1
. Rblade.elease blade control to stop the engine and the
2
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Operating Tips
For best results, do not cut wet grass.
•
•
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
•
•
•
For a healthier lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the total length of the grass.
Youris growth.lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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Tags | MTD 020 |
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Document Type | Owner's Manual |
Language | English |
Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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