MTD 260 User Manual
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NOTE:
Make sure to route the cables inside the
lower handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting
the handle up.
Attaching Starter Rope
Figure 5
The rope guide is already attached to the right side of
the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5.
1.
With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine.
2.
Check and make sure that the rope guide faces as
shown in Figure 5 so that the opening in the rope
guide faces up.
3.
Slip the rope through the rope guide. Tighten the
wing nut if necessary.
Chute Deflector
Figure 6
The chute deflector is held in an upright position during
shipping by means of a retainer.To remove this
shipping retainer, proceed as follows:
1.
Lift the spring-loaded chute towards the engine by
pushing above the retainer. See Figure 6.
2.
Remove the retainer.
3.
Lower the chute carefully into the operating
position, keeping fingers out of the way.
4.
Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
WARNING:
The shipping chute retainer
must be removed and discarded before
operating the mower.
Optional Mulching Baffle
A mulching kit (OEM-190-110) is available for the
mowers shown in this manual. To obtain a mulching kit,
contact your local service dealer or retailer in your area.
If you mower is equipped with the optional mulching
baffle, install as follows:
Lift the chute deflector on the mower. Slide the notches
in the bottom of the mulching baffle over the lip of the
discharge opening.See Figure 7.
Push the hooks on the top of the baffle until they snap
over the hinge on the discharge chute.
Release the chute deflector.
Figure 7
Final Assembly
1.
Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
2.
Insert one cable tie to secure all the cables
together, and another cable tie to the lower handle
to hold all the cables in place and prevent them
from coming in the way. The third cable tie is
already installed on the upper handle.
Wing Nut
Rope
Guide
Starter
Rope
Chute
Deflector
Shipping
Chute
Retainer
Mulching Baffle
Notches
Hooks
Chute
Deflector