Controls And Features - MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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Switch
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Motor/Blade
Control Lever
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever_
Figure 4-1
_ ARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and in
this manual before operating.
Motor/BladeControlLever
_ ARNING: The motor/blade control lever is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
CuttingHeight Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the right
rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Assembly
Section.
Starter Button
The starter button is located on the upper handle of the mower.
Engaging the motor/blade control lever with the starter button
pressed will start the mower.
The motor/blade control lever is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The motor/blade control lever engages and
disengages the motor and blade.
OverloadProtection Switch
The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch,
located on the motor/blade control. This overload protection
switch may pop out when too much strain is placed on the
motor. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section to reset
this switch.
Battery LevelIndicator
The battery level indicator is located on the battery. The indicator
shows the condition of the battery and is on when the motor is
on. The indicator lit all the way to the right indicates the battery
is fully charged; as the indicator is lit more toward the left, it
indicates the battery is discharging. See Fig. 4-1 inset.
iMPORTANT: If the far left red light illuminates, the batteries will
need to be recharged before further use. Continued operation
before charging may shorten the life of the batteries.
SafetyKey
The safety key must be present and inserted before the motor
can be started.