Operation; Starting Engine; Stopping Engine - MTD 11A-08MB006 Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
1. Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the upper
handle. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.
3. Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig.5-1.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide.
4. When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
i_ WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the mulching baffle (if equipped).
UsingYourlawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
_ WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure S-1
UsingasNulcher (If Equipped)
For mulching grass, install the mulching baffle as instructed in
the "Assembly & Set-Up" section. For effective mulching, do not
cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Usethe grass catcher
(sold separately) to bag the clippings instead.
_ ARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
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