Section 4: Know Your Riding Mower - MTD 344 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER

Compare the illustrations in Figure 7 with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments.
WARNING:
The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Grass Fill Level
Indicator
Ignition
Switch
Throttle/Choke Control
Use to regulate the engine speed and to start the
engine.
Drive Pedal
Use to regulate the ground speed of the riding mower.
Ignition Switch
Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.
Throttle/Choke
Seat
Side Discharge
Chute
Cutting
Deck
Parking
Brake
Blade
Engagement
Pedal
Steering Wheel
Control
Drive
Pedal
Grass
Catcher
Blade
Lock
NOTE: Gas tank is not shown here
Figure 7
Shift Lever
Use to change direction of the mower.
Grass Fill Level Indicator
Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag
and when to stop and empty it.
Parking Brake
Use to stop the mower from moving while parked.
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Shift Lever
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Blade Engagement
Pedal
Brake
Pedal
Hood
Assembly
Engine
Battery