Recoil Starter; Throttle Control - MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 7: CONTROLS
Drive Clutch
Control

Recoil Starter

Figure 10

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control is located on the left side of the
upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine
speed. See Figure 10.
WARNING:
be used to stop the engine.
NOTE:
Your unit may be a constant speed
engine, which is set at full throttle for best
performance. If your unit is so equipped, no throttle
control is required.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
Warning:
Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck.
Warning:
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
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Blade Control
Handle
Throttle
Control
The throttle control cannot
safety mask for over
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle
and is used to start the engine. See Figure 10.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING:
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 10. The blade
control handle must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release the blade control handle
to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
whenever the engine is running.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the
drive mechanism to the wheels. Releasing the
clutch control stops the wheels from driving.
Release the drive clutch control to slow down when
negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
See Figure 10.
NOTE:
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 manual packed with
your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
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This control mechanism is
The blade will be rotating
Never fill fuel tank indoors,