Throttle Control; Section 6: Operation; Gas And Oil Fill-Up - MTD Series 070 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5" CONTROLS
Upper Handle
3lade Control Handle
Throttle Control
Hand Knob
Lower Handle
J
Engine
Starter
Rope
Chute
Deflector
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Figure 8
BLADE CONTROLHANDLE
WARNING:
This control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations. The blade will rotate
whenever the engine is running,
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 8. The blade
control handle must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release the blade control handle
to stop the engine and blade.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
WARNING:
The throttle control cannot
be used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the handle and is
used to start the engine. See Figure 8,
SECTION 6: OPERATION
4_ WARNING:
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area on cutting
deck. The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask for
over spectacles or standard safety
glasses.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine
running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes
after running,
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal cap on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug.
2. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
3.
4.
5.
If unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine
as instructed in engine manual.
Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown. See Figure 9.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.