MTD 113-011A - Manual (Page 9)

Blade Control
Handle
Throttle Control
(Optional)
/ a Starter
FIGURE 15.
/
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
^ WARNING ^
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
2. Disconnect the spark piug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidentai start­
ing while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or
engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and
light load for the first few hours as you would a
new automotive engine.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings,
and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass,
thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower
cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condi­
tion of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut
at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in
the fall as long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of bagging the cut grass.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
A CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher
hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the same relative position to the deck. Cupped
side of belleville washers must be against the
deck.
THROTTLE (Optional)
If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wir^assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttle control wire assembly at engine. See
figure 8.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“FAST” position.
3. Move control lever on engine to full open posi­
tion. Retighten screw to secure throttle con­
trol wire assembly.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
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ADJUS1
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.