MTD 080 Series Operator's Manual page 7

Rope Guide
1. Insert rope guide into the hole on the upper
handle indicated in Figure 4. Secure with wing
nut E, but do not tighten.
NOTE: Follow this step only if the rope guide is not
attached to the mower. Otherwise move to step 2.
2. Hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle (marked 1 in Figure 4) and pull
the starter rope out of the engine (marked 2 in
Figure 4).
3. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide (marked 3 in
Figure 4).
4. Tighten the wing nut E. See Figure 4.
ueeze
handles
this way
Wing Nut E
Starter Rope
/
/
/
Slip rope through
rope guide
this way
MuJchingBaffle
If your mower is equipped with a mulching baffle,
install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the
sequence indicated here.
1. Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute
deflector.
2. Insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside
the chute opening (marked 1 in Figure 5).
3. Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the
hinge pin of the chute deflector (marked 2 in
Figure 5). The hooks must snap into place on
the hinge pin, locking the mulching baffle firmly
onto the mower. Release the chute deflector.
NOTE: For proper assembly, install bottom lip
inside chute opening before placing hooks over
the hinge pin.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as
instructed in the accompanying engine manual
before operating your mower.
Chute
Mulching
Baffle
Figure 4
Lip of Mulching Baffle
(install inside chute opening)
Figure 5
Opening