Set-up instructions, Figure 1.—-self-propelled model shown – MTD 111-614R000 User Manual
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The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is
not
recom
mended.
A
WARNING:
DO
NOT
operate
the
mower
without
the
entire
grass
catcher
or
chute
deflector
in
place.
DO
NOT operate the mower without the protective shieid on the rear of the deck in piace.
NOTE:
Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any replacement
bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations. For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replace
ment bag.
WARNING:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
N
IMPORTANT:
This
unit
is
shipped
WiTHOUT
GASOLiNE
or
OiL.
After
assembiy,
service
engine
with
gasoline
and
oil
as
instructed
in
the
separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE:
Reference
to
right
or
left
hand
side
of
the
mower is observed from the operating position.
1. Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open
ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out. Be careful
of the staples. Make certain all parts and literature
have been removed from the carton before the car
ton is discarded.
2
.
Pull up and back on the handle to raise the handle
until it locks into operating position. Tighten the
hand knobs which secure the upper and lower
handles.
3. Hook the brake cable into the blade control handle
from the inside to the outside as shown.
Blade Control
Handle
4. With the spark plug wire disconnected and moved
away from the spark plug, depress the blade con
trol handle and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide
on the upper handle. Then slip the rope into the
rope guide mounted on the right rear side of the
mower.
5. To attach the grass catcher, lift the chute door on
the back of the mower. Place grass catcher in posi
tion. The grass catcher must rest firmly on the
lower handle of the mower. Release the chute
door. Make certain the magnets on the grass
catcher bag secure the chute door firmly.
To remove the grass catcher, raise the chute door and
lift the grass catcher up. Release the chute door.
FIGURE 1.—-Self-Propelled Model Shown