Operation; Transporting The Mower - MTD 3000 Operator's Manual

Operation
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UsingYourLawnMower
Please observe the following when operating your reel mower.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine.
_ WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Mow the lawn when the grass is relatively dry. Attempting
to mow wet grass can result in an uneven cut.
Maintain a consistent walking pace while pushing the
mower in straight passes.
Slightly overlap each pass to even the cut and avoid leaving
uncut strips.
Mow the lawn regularly, at least once a week during the
growing season. Mow more frequently than you would
with a conventional rotary lawn mower.
Always mow with the blade height adjusted to cut no more
than 1/3the total height of grass.
If the height of your lawn's grass exceeds four inches,
adjust the blade height to its highest position before
mowing. After mowing, readjust the blade to your
preferred cutting height and mow the lawn a second time
within the next one or two days.
UsingGrassCatcher(Model3100)
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly
& Set-Up section. Grass clippings will automatically collect
in catcher as you operate the mower. The faster you push
the mower, the more effectively it will collect clippings.
Operate the mower till grass catcher is full.
2. Remove the grass catcher's strap from the lower handle's
crossbar and lift the grass catcher up and away from the
mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings
and reinstall the bag when complete.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage. Repair
any damage before operating.
Transporting the Mower
During normal operation, the blade reel will turn anytime the
mower's front wheels are turning. To safely move the mower
from one location to another without the blade reel turning,
simply pivot the handle over the reel and push the mower
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from the opposite side. See Fig. 4-1. Pushing the mower in this
manner (transport mode) prohibits the blade reel from turning.