MTD 125-366-000 Owner's Manual page 9

To Attach Bag To Mower
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DO NOT operate the mower with the
chute door open unless the com¬
plete grass catcher is properly
mounted on the mower.
1. Attach the grass catcher frame to grass
catcher hitch bracket on rear of the mower by
hooking grass catcher into hooks on grass
—catcher hitch bracket. See figure 16.
2. Lift the rear of grass catcher up. The roller on
the grass catcher will push the chute door on
the mower open. See figure 16.
Figure 16 is shown with the chute
door open for clarity only.
The grass catcher frame will snap into place,
-secured by the lock lever. See figure 17.
To remove the grass catcher, unhook the lock
lever and slip the grass catcher off the unit. See
figure 17.
CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle is located on the left side of handle. It
controls engine speed. See figure 18.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 18. The blade con¬
trol handle must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
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The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the left side of
handle panel. It is used for starting only. See
figure 18.
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