Operation - MTD YARD MACHINES 070 Series Owner's Manual

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3. RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the handle and is used
to start the engine. See figure 6.
OPERATION
WARNING: Keep hands and feet aw ay from
the chute area on cutting deck.
The operation of any lawn mower cs n result
in foreign objects being thrown intc the
eyes, which can result in severe eyi 5
damage. Always wear safety glasse 5 or eye
shields. We recommend wide visioi i safety
mask for over spectacles or standa d
safety glasses.
1. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as inst ucted in
the separate engine manual packed with your i nower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indo 5rs,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least tw)
minutes after running.
2. TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of 1 he spark
plug wire, make certain the metal cap on the end of
the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) ii
fastened securely over the metal tip on the s )ark
plug.
• Move throttle control lever all the way forw. ird.
• If unit is equipped with a primer, prime eng ne as
instructed in engine manual.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blad 3 control
handle and hold it against the upper handl<; as
shown. See figure 7.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.
• After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed. (Mower is designed to operate at full
throttle.)
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 13.
3. TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: The blade
continues to rotate for
a few seconds after the
engine is shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against
the engine to prevent
accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
4. USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
Operating Tips
Raise the cutting position until it is determined which
height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.
Do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the
underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge
of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall.
New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a
narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the
condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the
lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings to further
pulverize them.
When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut
portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.
For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the total length of the grass at any one cutting. Lawn
should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
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