MTD 110-127R000 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGA N REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE
5 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL
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 before starting power tool
operation or while perfor ning any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for
over spectacles or stanc ard glasses available at your nearest distributor.
HOWTO USE YOUR MOWER
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR
Your mower has a control bar which requ ires the ope rator
to be behind the handle to start and run the mower. \ Vhen
the operator releases the control bar the engine wil stop
and an internal brake helps the blade to stop quickly.
When the operator leaves the operating position to
remove the grass catcher, change the cutting height, pick
up sticks or other objects in the way, the engine wil stop
automatically when the control bar is released.
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)
A
WARNING: TURN OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNLCT
SPARK PLUG BEFORE ADJUSTING WHEELS.
Turn "DIAL ADJUST' knob clockwise to lowerci Jtting
height and counterclockwise to raise cutting height.
NOTE: The cutting height range is approximately 7'8" to
3-1/4". The heights are measured from the ground o the
blade tip with the engine not running. These heigh s are
approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi­
tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut approx. 1-1/:: to 2
inches during the cool season and over 2 ir ches
during hot months. For healthier and better lo oking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL & GAS MIXING
•
Use a clean, high quality 2 cycie oil. DO NOT use
multi-viscosity oils. Such oils may not provide ade­
quate lubrication and additives in the oil may cause
fouling of the spark plug resulting in difficult or non­
starting of the engine. DISREGARD THE MIXING
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE OIL CONTAINER. Follow
the instructions below.
• Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline.
(Leaded gasoline and oil mix can be used). DO NOT
USE PREMIUM OR HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are ‘
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc­
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• TO MIX OIL & GASOLINE - To assure thorough
mixing of oil and gasoline, fill an approved, clean
container with recommended gasoline to one quar­
ter full. Add recommended oil per 24:1 mix ratio.
(One galion of gasoline requires 5 ounces of oil).
• Screw cap tightly on container and shake vigorously.
Then unscrew cap and fill container with gasoline
until full. Once oil and gasoline are mixed they will not
separate.
• DO NOT MIX OIL AND GASOLINE DIRECTLY IN
THE ENGINE FUELTANK. This will allowoilto enter
the carburetorwhichwill cause engine to be inopera­
tive.
TO START ENGINE
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• PRIME ENGINE (See Fig. 5 on page 7)-
A. To start a new engine, or one that has run out of
fuel, push primer 12 to 15 times to fill fuel lines and
carburetor. Use firm full pushes.
B. To start a cold engine which has been run',
previously, but not emptied of fuel, push primer 1 time
using a full push.