Controls & Operation - MTD A0 Operator's Manual

Controls & Operation
Bail Drive Control †
Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher †
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Side Discharge
Chute †
Single Lever
Drive Control †
Electric Starter
Push Key †
† If Equipped
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it
against the upper handle to operate the unit.
Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade control is
a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operations.
Blade Control
Rear Discharge Door
Mulch Plug †
Dual Lever
Drive
Controls †
Figure 3-1
Bail Drive Control (If Equipped)
The bail drive control is located on the
underside of the upper handle and is used to
engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper
handle to engage the drive; release it to stop
mower from propelling.
Single Lever Drive Control
(If Equipped)
The single lever drive control is located on top
of the upper handle and is used to engage the
drive. Squeeze it against the upper handle to
engage the drive; release it to slow down or
stop mower from propelling.
Deck Wash †
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Premium Drive
Control †
Dual Lever Drive Controls
(If Equipped)
The dual lever drive controls are located on top
of the upper handle and are used to engage
the drive. Squeeze the right, left, or both right
and left controls against the upper handle to
engage the drive; release it/them to slow down
or stop mower from propelling.
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