MTD 12AGB2JA004 Operator's Manual page 12

2. Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. See Fig. 3-10.
2
Higher
1
Lower
3
3. Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be
placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven
lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher
position. This will stop scalping of grass.
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the
handle as follows:
1. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig.
3-11.
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Higher
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3
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2. Position the handle in one of the three positions that is
most comfortable. See Fig. 3-11 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts
removed earlier.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle
housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will
need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel
itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower's wheels
hesitate with the drive control engaged. If either of these
conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten
cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See Fig. 3-12.
2
Lower
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional
engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine owner's manual.
WARNING:
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Tighten
Loosen
Figure 3-12
Use extreme care when handling