MTD 11-096R000 - Manual (Page 6)

FIGURE 3.
ATTACHING THE BRAKE CABLE
1. The brake cable is attached to the engine, and has
a “Z” fitting on the loose end. Route the brake
cable below the lower handle. Place end of cable
through the hole in the bracket as shown in figure
■3. Be careful not to bend or kink the cable at any
time. Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the
hole in the bracket.
A
WARNING: Brake cable must be as­
sembled as shown for proper blade brake
operation.
2. Hook the “Z” end of the brake cable into the hole
in the blade control handle from the inside to the
outside as shown in figure 3.
SECURING THE CABLES (Hardware E)
Secure all cables to the left side of the handle as
follows.
A
1 .
2 .
WARNING: When attaching the control
cables, the cables must be routed to avoid
contact with all sharp edges and hot sur­
faces to prevent damage to the cables,
which will render the controls inoperative.
Insert posts on cable ties into holes provided on
the handles, one on the upper handle and two on
the lower handle. The holes may be either on the
inside or outside of the handles. See figure 4A.
Secure the cables with the cable ties. See figure
4B.
2 .
3.
FIGURE 6.—5V2" Diameter Hub Cap Shown
3. Trim excess ends of cable ties.
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE (Hardware C)
1. The starter rope is inside the top of the engine. Ad­
ditional rope may be wound around the starter han­
dle. If so, unwind the rope from the handle.
With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and
pull the rope out of the engine.
Place the rope guide around the starter handle, so
the rope guide bends downward as shown in figure
------- 5. Insert the rope guide into the handle, and secure
with hex lock nut.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
1. Place hub caps in position against the inner hub
of the wheel. To install 5V2" diameter hub caps,
press firmly around the center portion of hub cap
in a circular motion, similar to installing a lid on a
------- round, plastic container. See figure 6. The hub
caps are flexible and will snap over wheel hubs.
NOTE: /t may be helpful to place the hub caps In hot
tap water for several minutes to make them pliable
before installing, especially if the temperature is less
than 60°F.
2. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.