Know Yourlawnmower; Operating Your Lawn Mower - MTD 11B-022B062 Operator's Manual

Know YourLawnMower
Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to
familiarize yourself with the location of various controls
and adjustments.
Throttle Control
The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed
throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Blade ControlHandle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower.The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
_lb ARNING:
This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Recoil
Starter
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Deflector
Blade Control
Handle
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SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
_, WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck. The
blade will be rotating whenever the engine is
running.
NOTE:
For best results, raise the cutting position until
you can determine which height is best for your lawn.
Refer to instructions for height adjustment on page 1 I.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle. See
Figure 12.
GasandOilFill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your mower. Follow instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two minutes
after running.
Before Starting
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug
wire, ensure that the metal cap on the end of the
spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
ToStartEngineandEngageBlade
• If engine is equipped with a primer, prime engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
Figure 12
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Return it slowly to the rope guide.
ToStopEngine andBlade
• Release blade control handle to stop engine and
blade. Keep away from the moving blade.
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after engine is shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
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