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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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.
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Starting Engine
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WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operat-
ing mower. Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide, 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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Figure 4-2
1.
Push primer (if equipped) 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.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
WARNING
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.
Recoil Start: Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. 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.
1.
Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive
control against the upper handle to propel mower.
2.
3.
For best results, do not cut wet grass.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turn ignition key to the
right to start the engine. Release the key after the
engine starts.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-
third of the total length of the grass.
Stopping Engine
Using as Mulcher
1.
2
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the
mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.
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Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
1.
2.
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop
completely before doing any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
3. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
4 inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
engine indoors or
UsingYour Lawn Mower
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.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
1
. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Set Up.
Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as
you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
2.
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to
a complete stop.
3
. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings.
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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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