Operating Your Lawn Mower; Recoil Starter - MTD 020 Series Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
This blade control is a
safety device. Do not
bypass its operations.
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.

Recoil Starter

Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it's important to become aquainted with its controls and features.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to
operate the unit. Release it to stop the engine and
blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit, depress blade control, and pull
the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
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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manual for this.
engine manual. See engine manual for location of gas
and oil fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.