MTD 113-892-033 - Manual (Page 5)

3. Assemble upper handle to lower handle using four
each screws and lock nuts provided in parts bag.
Assemble complete handle assembly to mower so
that throttle control mounting hole in upper handle
will be on right side. Holes at bottom of lower han­
dle are to be fitted over studs located in front of
each rear wheel mounting position.
5. Position throttle control assembly on right hand
side of upper handle so that holes in control as­
sembly and handle are in line. Secure in place with
screw and locknut found in parts bag. Secure throt­
tle wire to lower right handle with clips in parts
bag.
6. Place the plastic control cover over the throttle con­
trol and secure with two self-tapping screws.
OPERATION
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine man­
ual packed with lawn mower for complete instruc­
tions for the care and maintenance of engine.
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. When ready to start engine, place throttle control
lever, on handle, in START position and start en­
gine in accordance with instructions in engine
manual. After engine starts, move throttle control
lever, on handle, to desired engine speed. The en­
gine is stopped by placing control lever on handle
■ in STOP position.
3. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. For best results and to insure more even
grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is ex­
cessively wet.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION—Do not at any time make any adjustment to
lawn mower without first stopping engine and dis­
connecting spark plug wire.
Easy Cutting Height—An adjusting plate and thumb
lever at each wheel position provides cutting height
adjustment. Each adjustment plate has five holes.
Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever
is moved from one hole to another. Simply depress
thumb lever towards wheel and move wheel and lev­
er assembly to desired position. Cutting height will be
raised as lever is moved toward front and lowered as
lever is moved toward rear. All wheels must be po­
sitioned in relative height of cut positions.
Throttle—If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing throt-
I tie control wire assembly at engine.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to FAST po­
sition.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened at
engine, to full open position and retighten screw
to secure throttle control wire assembly.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing
any kind of work on lawn mower.
Wheels—Wheel bearings are fortiflex. They require
no lubrication.
Throttle-Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and throttle wire assembly with a few drops of light
oil (SAE No. 10 or 20) for ease of operation.
Protective Shield—The pivot points on the protective
shield should be lubricated periodically with light oil
to prevent rust or binding.
Chute Deflector-The torsion spring and pivot point
should be lubricated periodically with light oil to pre­
vent any rust or binding. Deflector must work freely.
MAINTENANCE
Cutting Blade—The blade may easily be removed for
grinding or replacement as follows:
1. Remove bolt and lockwasher holding blade and
blade adapter to engine crankshaft.
2. Remove blade and blade adapter from engine
crankshaft.
3. Remove two bolts, lockwashers and nuts holding
blade to blade adapter (if necessary).
When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of
grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds and may cause damage to the mower.
Upon reassembly, make certain all parts are assembled
properly and tightened securely.
Deck—The underside of mower deck should be cleaned
after each period of use as grass clippings, leaves,
dirt and other matter will accumulate. This accumula­
tion of grass clippings, etc. is undesirable as it will in­
vite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven dis­
charge of grass clippings at the next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower forward
or on its left side and scraping with a suitable
tool or by washing with a stream of water from a gar­
den hose.
CAUTION: Do not direct the stream of water at a hot
engine as damage to the engine may result.