MTD 111-020R000 - Manual (Page 7)

FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
1. The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright
position by a block for shipping purposes only. This ship­
ping block must be removed and discarded before the
------ mower is put into operation. See figure 7.
To remove the shipping block, move the spring-loaded
chute toward the engine by pushing above the shipping
block. Remove the block and carefully lower the chute
into operating position, keeping fingers out of the way.
2. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
CONTROLS OPERATION
FIGURE 8.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
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WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of
the mower. See figure 8. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade con­
trol handle to stop the engine and blade.
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WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL (Optional)
The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper
handle or on the engine. It is used to regulate the engine
speed. The engine should be started with the engine in the
FAST or START position.
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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See figure
8. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the
unit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
FIGURE 9.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting
deck. See figure 9.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safe­
ty glasses or eye shields. We recom­
mend wide vision safety mask for over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug.
2. Move the throttle control lever (if so equipped) to FAST
or START position.
3. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as instructed in
the separate engine manual.