Gasand Oil Fill-Up - MTD 11A-41M9001 Operator's Manual

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Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6.
Figure 3-6
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
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
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting
height of the mower.
1. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel.
2. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. See Fig. 3-7.
Figure 3-7
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3. Release lever towards 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.
Gasand Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
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Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operation section of this 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.
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