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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
KnowYour Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle
Drive Control
Lever
Shift Lever
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Height Adjustment Lever
Grass
Bag
Recoil Starter
WARNING
Side Discharge
Chute
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Mulch Plug
Discharge
Chute/
Grass Bag
Adapter
Figure 9
This blade control
mechanism is a
Blade Control Handle
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
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.
mower. The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel.
Before Starting
1.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual.
Drive Control Lever
Use extreme care
when handling
Squeezing the drive control lever engages the drive
system. Releasing the clutch control disengages the
drive system. Release the clutch control to slow down
when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark
plug wire, make certain the metal loop on the end of
the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
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.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle. See Figure 9. This lever is used to
select the forward speed of the mower. When changing
your speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
3.
Before each use, check for proper drive clutch opera-
tion by performing the following before starting the
engine:
a. With the drive control released, push mower
forward. It should move freely. Pull mower back-
ward. It should move with only a small amount of
resistance.
b. If it does not the clutch may not be releasing
completely. Do not start the engine until corrections
have been made. Check the control cable for
severe bend, kinks and binding. Also check for
grass build-up around the belt.
Mulching Plug
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.
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.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, White Outdoor Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 900, White Outdoor 900 |
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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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