MTD 11A-084E705 Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING: The operation of any lawn Stopping Engine
mower can result in forei n objects bein 1
Reeasebadecontro hande to stop theeng ne and /_ I
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thrown into the eyes, which can damage theblade.
your eyes severely. Always wear safety 2. Disconnect spark plugwirefromsparkplugand
glasses while operating the mower, or while
groundagainstthe engine.
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or the engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause seri-
ous personal injury to the operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspectthe mower for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Exten-
sive vibration of the mower during operation
is an indicationof damage. The unit should
be promptly inspected and repaired.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush.See Figure2. Intemperature
around550F or below,primefive times. Do notprime
to restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade
control handleagainst upperhandle.See Figure2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,
continuous,full armstroke.See Figure2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starterhandle,let the rope rewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks. Letthe rope
rewindeachtime slowly.
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Operating Tips
1. Forbest results,do not cut wet grass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,or wet grassmay requirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut off morethan one-third
of the total lengthof the grass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbe cut in the fall as long as there
isgrowth.
5. Foreffectivemulching,do not cut wet grass.
6. Adjustground speedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
7. If the grass hasbeen allowedto growin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis not recommended. M ow using
the sidedischargeto reducethegrass heightto 3-1/4
inchesor less beforemulching.
Figure 2
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.
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. En-
ine exhaust contains
_arbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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