Section 6: Controls; Section 7: Operation - MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Recoil
Starter
Figure 14
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING:
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.

SECTION 7: OPERATION

WARNING:
from the chute area on cutting deck. See
Warning Label, Figure 1 on page 4.
The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask
standard safety glasses.
NOTE:
For shipping purposes your mower is set
with the wheels in a low cutting height position. For
best results raise the cutting position until it is
determined which height is best for your lawn. See
cutting height adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Throttle
Control
This control mechanism is
Keep hands and feet away
for over spectacles
Never fill fuel tank indoors,
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 14. The blade
control handle must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release the blade control handle
to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the
upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine
speed.
WARNING:
be used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle
and is used to start the engine. See Figure 14.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. It unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal cap on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug.
or
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
2. If engine is equipped with a primer, prime
engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with you unit.
3. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.
5. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Return it slowly to the rope guide.
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The blade will be rotating
The throttle control cannot