Operation; Stopping The Motor - MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting Motorand 8lade
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the operating position behind the mower
when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator
and unit should be in a stable position while
starting.
1. Insert safety key. Refer to Fig. 5-1.
2.
Figure 5-1
Stand behind the mower, in the operating position.
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3.
Press the starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.
NOTE: Starting the mower's motor also engages the blade.
Figure 5-2
4. While holding the starter button in, squeeze the motor/
blade control lever against the upper handle to start the
motor and engage the blade. See Fig. 5-2.
NOTE:The mower's motor will NOT start if you fail to
hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade
control handle upward.
5. Release the starter button.
Stopping the Motor
1.
2.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not
come to a stop when the motor/blade control
handle is released, remove the safety key and
contact an authorized service dealer.
Release the blade/motor control lever to stop the motor
and blade.
Remove the safety key to prevent accidental starting when
equipment is unattended.
3. Charge the mower.
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