MTD YARD MACHINES 070 Series Owner's Manual page 4

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5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Alsc,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., ber t,
cracked). Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be ;ure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check tf eir
proper operation regularly.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engi le,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any dama ge.
Repair the damage before starting and operating
the mower.
9. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
10. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer's recommended
parts, when necessary.
11. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
12. Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
These symbols may be on your lawn nower unit. Understand and follow them.
|7|
Choke OFF
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Ignition Key
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Choke
Insert to run
|^| Choke FULL
Remove to stop
These safety labels are on your lawn mower unit. Please follow the instruction on these labels
and maintain safety.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY.
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS
DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS
CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
A DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
■ KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING PARTS.
■ REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN
BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
■ DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR
OTHERS ARE AROUND.
■ USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT
MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° MOW
ACROSS, NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER
PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. LOOK
DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE
MOVING BACKWARDS.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL,
TRAILING SHIELD, DISCHARGE COVER, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.