Operating Instructions.8 - MTD 137-496A Owner's Manual

38" riding mower
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To set the cutting deck in the fui! float position, set the
wheel height adjusters in the desired cutting height as
indicated in figure 12. Set height of cut stop in the
1 Vi position. See figure 11.
To set the cutting deck in the suspended position, set
the height of cut stop in the desired cutting height and
then set the deck wheel so they just dear the ground.
FIGURE 12. WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure to follow the instructions for the oil and gaso¬
line as described in the engine section of this manual.
Step 1. Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is open. See
figure 13.
FIGURE 13. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
Step 2. Place the clutch lockout in the START position.
See figure 10.
Step 3. Place the lift and disengagement lever in the
DISENGAGED position. See figure 9.
Step 4. Set the throttle control
in the CHOKE posi¬
tion. See figure 7.
NOTE
This unit is equipped with a brake in¬
dicator light which
is located on the
dash panel. Whenever the starter key is
on and the brake pedal is depressed, it
will light.
CAUTION
This
light indicates that the
brake
is
engaged. Operating the unit with the
brake engaged will result in rapid brake
wear and premature brake failure.
Electric Start
See figures 14 and 15.
Turn the ignition key to the
START position. When the engine .s running, let the
key return to the ON position.
FIGURE 14. STARTER SWITCH
FIGURE 15. DASH PANEL LABEL
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