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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
To Stop Engine
1.
Releaseand blade.the blade control handle to stop the engine
WARNING: The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off.
2.
Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate your
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mower without either the rear
door or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
/.
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.
Figure 10
NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher,
mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7.
WARNING
The side discharge is an optional feature.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
If converting to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
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.
a. Onmulchingthe sideplug.of theSeemowerFiguredeck,11. lift the hinged
b. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflec-
tor under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching
plug assembly. Lower the hinged mulching plug.
NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any
an indication of damage. The unit time, even when you are not mulching.
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Operating Tips
1.
2.
3.
4.
For best results and effective mulching, 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 off 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.
5.
6.
If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using
the grass catcher to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
Figure 11 - Optional Feature (If equipped)
WARNING: Wait for the blade to
stop completely before doing any
work on the mower or to remove
the grass catcher.
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| Categories | Gold Lawn Mower Manuals, Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
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