Cutting Height - MTD 11A-414G200 Operator's Manual

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Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
See Fig. 3-6.
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Figure 3-6
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear
discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks
on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot
rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against
top of the grass catcher.
Adjustments
CuttingHeight
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel provides
cutting height adjustment.
1. Depress lever towards wheel.
2. Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting
height. See Fig. 3-7. Make sure that each wheel is
positioned at the same height.
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Figure 3-7
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
Set-Lip
(;as and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional
engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2_ Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine owner's manual.
_ 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.
SECTION 3 -- ASSEMBLY & SET-UP 11