Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower; Stopping Engine; Gasandoil Fill-Up; Starting Engine - MTD 11A-508B752 Operator's Manual & Illustrated Parts

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit. See Figure 10.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
CuttingHeight AdjustmentLever
These levers are located on each wheel and they are
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure an uniform
cut. See Figure 10.
EngineControls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Blade Control
Handle
Mulching _
Plug
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Discharge
Chute
Figure 10
Stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt
on the engine.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the Safety Section in this
manual. Always be careful.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit
for more detailed instructions.
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from _1_
chute area on the cutting deck. The
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operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
GasandOil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
StartingEngine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.