11A-414E729 MTD lawn mower

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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
IUse 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.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Recoil
)er Handle
Handle
Starter
Rope
Grass
Catcher
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(for each wheel)
Gasoline Fill
Plug
Figure 1
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit, depress blade control,
and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineas instructedinthe
enginemanual. See Figure1 abovefor locationof
gasfill.
__1 WARNING:Thisblade controlmecha-
nism is a safety device. Neverattempt
to bypass its operations.
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 a
uniform cut.
_ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-
dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
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