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KnowYour Lawn Mower
Drive Control
Blade Control
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Height Adjustment Lever
Recoil Starter
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Mulching
Plug
Figure 4-1:The major components on the mower.
Mulching Plug
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation,
it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and
features.
Use extreme care
when handling
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose. 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.
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
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the
electric starter handle panel. It is necessary to charge the
battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Refer to the
Maintenance section for more information.
WARNING: The blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operation.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system. To
slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a
turn, or stopping, release the lever.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
ignition.
1.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil
as instructed in the
accompanying engine
manual BEFORE
2.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine manual for location of gas
and oil fill.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the
Adjustment Section.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling 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.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
operating your mower.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 830 |
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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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