MTD 111-614R000 - Manual (Page 6)

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height adjustment knob is iocated on the left side
of the deck. Turn the knob clockwise to lower c utting
height; turn it counterclockwise to raise the c utting
height. See figure 6.
For rough or uneven lawns, raise the cutting f eight.
FIGURE 6.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
(Self-Propelled Models Only)
Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch c ontrol
housing to tighten the drive belt if mower does n( it self-
propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or i f drive
belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains
the same speed). See figure 7.
In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to
determine the position in which the drive elute i con­
trol is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the
drive engaged with the lever further away from th 3 han­
dle, tighten the drive belt.
Make certain to retest the unit for neutral as inst ucted
in the Operation Section. Move the adjustment wheel
in the opposite direction to loosen the drive belt if
necessary.
THRDTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it has
been replaced, adjust the throttle control as follows.
1. Remove the screw shown in figure 8. Remove the
cable clamp from the cable.
2. Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to CHOKE position. Make certain the
throttle control lever remains in this position.
3. Push the control lever on the engine as far toward
the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable
in this position with the cable clamp and screw.
Cable
Clamp
FIGURE 8.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuei, temperature,
altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cieaner wiii cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Refer to the
separate engine manual.
LUBRICATION
A
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark piug wire before clean­
ing, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on iawn mower.
FIGURE 7.
Blade Control
—Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control must operate
freely in both directions.