Controls And Features - MTD 12A-569Q001 Operator's Manual

Self propelled mower
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Controls a ndFeatures
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Drive Controk
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge
Chute
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
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Figure 4-1
BladeControl
The blade control
is attached
to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
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ARNING:
This blade control
is a safety device.
Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
DriveControl
The drive control is located on the underside of the upper handle
and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper
handle to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop
mower from propelling.
CuttingHeight Adjustmentlevers
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.
MulchPlug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes, Instead of
collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the
side discharge chute, some mower models have the option
of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn, This is called
mulching,
SideDischarge Chute
Your mower
is shipped
as a mulcher. To discharge
the grass
clippings
to the side instead, follow
the instructions
in the
Assembly
& Set-Up section
to attach the side discharge
chute.
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ARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from the
chute area on cutting
deck. Refer to warning
label
on the unit.
RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is attached
to the right upper handle. Stand
behind
the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

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