You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer.
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact or thrown object injuries. 1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;never up anddown. 10. Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulled Exerciseextreme cautionwhen changingdirectionon over the foot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping. slopes. Donot hold on to the mowerif you are falling; releasethe 2.
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1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.
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5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside uStment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle pper Handle Recoil Startc ower Handle Starter Rope Oil Fill/Dipstick Grass Cutting Height WARNING Catcher Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
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WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower Stopping Engine 1. Releasebladecontrolhandleto stopthe engineand can result in foreign objects being thrown the blade. into the eyes, which can damage your eyes 2. Disconnectspark plug wirefrom spark plugand severely. Always wear safety glasses while groundagainstthe engine.
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Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. Lubricatethese 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe Maintaining points before sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
Blade Care Off-Season Storage WARNING: Whenremovingthecuttingblade Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawnmowerfor storage. for sharpening or replacement, protect your 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas described hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a in the lubricationinstructions. heavy rag to hold the blade. 2.
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