Grass Catcher - MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Recoil
pper Handle
0werHandle
Starter
Rope
Grass
Catcher
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(for each wheel)
Gasoline Fill
Spark Plug
Figure !
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the up-
per handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze
it against the upper handle to operate the unit=
Release it to stop engine and blade=
Recoi_ Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and pulI the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
Gas and Oi_ FiIFUp
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this, See Figure 1 above for location of oil
fill
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of
gas fill
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
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.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the
machine indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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