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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
KnowYour Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Drive Control
Electric Start
Ignition Switch
Recoil Starter
WARNING
Height Adjustment
Levers
The blade control
mechanism is a
Mulch Plug
*
Shown with optional Electric Start
Figure 4-1
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These
are described below and illustrated on this page. This
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to
its fullest potential.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Use extreme care
when handling
Recoil Starter
Blade Control
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
Electric Start Ignition Switch (If
Equipped)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle
panel. It is used only for the electric starter.
WARNING: This blade control mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
Drive Control
2.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See engine manual for location of oil
and gas fill.
The drive control is located on the underside of the
upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze
it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release
it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See
Figure 4-1.
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Mulch Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass
catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating
the clippings back to the lawn. Make sure that the
rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is
removed from unit while mulching.
label on the unit.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 460 |
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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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