Operation, Gas and oil fill-up, To start engine and engage blade – MTD 110-428R000 User Manual
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OPERATION
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 15.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cut
ting deck. See figure 15.
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
safety glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask
for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses, available at your
_____ nearest dealer.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil
as instructed
in the separate engine manuai packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
A
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 to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened secureiy over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 16.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
FIGURE 16.
Rubber Boot
2. Models 414R, 416R, 418R, 424R, 426R and 428R
only:
Open fuel shut-off valve. See figure 17.
3. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
4. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as in
structed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
5. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 18.
6. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapid
ly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
7. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 15.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
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