Controls And Features - MTD 11A-544B004 Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
4
Control
Recoil Starter
Grass
Catcher
Side Discharge
Chute
Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
J
Figure 4-1
BladeControl
Grass Catcher
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
_ ARNING: This blade control is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
CuttingHeightAdjustmentLevers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to
adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same
relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
MulchPlug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of
collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the
side discharge chute, some mower models have the option
of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag
the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is
full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before
any further mowing.
SideDischargeChute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the
Assembly & Set-Up section to attach the side discharge chute.
_lb ARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from the
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label
on the unit.
RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.