4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
KnowYour Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle
Drive Control
Handle
Electric Start
Starter Rope
Grass Bag
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
WARNING
Mulching Plug
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Side
Discharge
Chute
Figure 4-1
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 9. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
This blade control
mechanism is a
Drive Control Handle
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
The drive control handle is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control handle against the upper
handle to engage drive system. Release the control
handle to disengage the drive system in order to stop,
slow down, or backup.
Use extreme care
when handling
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if
the mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive
control engaged. If either of these conditions occur,
rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten the
cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable, Figure
4-2.
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.
Figure 4-2
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 uniform cut.
Mulching Plug (optional)
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 Mainte-
nance section for more information.
The mulching plug is used to close the side discharge
chute opening when mulching or bagging grass. Do
not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Before Starting
Recoil Starter
1.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual.
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
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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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