Attaching The Chute Deflector; Throttle Control; Choke Control; Speed Control Lever - MTD 138-320-000 Owner's Manual

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Hex Self-Tapping
ATTACHING THE SEAT (Hardware C)
Place the seat in position against the seat pivot bracket,
lining up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the
holes in the seat. Select desired position for the seat,
—and secure with hex self-tapping screws. See figure 9.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
(If Unassembled)
If the chute deflector has not been assembled on your
unit, remove the truss machine screws, lock washers
and hex jam nuts which are attached to the deck next
to the chute opening.
Place the chute deflector in position as shown in figure
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—10. Secure with hardware just removed.
Do not operate your unit unless the
chute deflector has been properly
installed.
CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. See figure 11.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation are
covered in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. See figure 11.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 11. To
select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push
speed control lever inward and move downward to slow
lawn tractor, move upward to increase speed. When
desired speed has been obtained, release lever in that
position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will
automatically go to the pre-set speed.
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