Operating Your Lawn Mower - MTD V55D Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Drive Control
Recoil
Starter
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These
are described below and illustrated on this page. This
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to
its fullest potential.
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: This blade control mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The 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 slow down or stop mower from propelling. See
Figure 4-1.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
Figure 4-1
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
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
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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manual for this.
engine manual. See Engine manual for location of oil
and gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always