Section 4: Operating Y Our Lawnmower; Know Your Lawn Mower - MTD 020 Series Operator's Manual

Attaching ChuteDeflector
1. Align the holes on the chute deflector with the
corresponding holes on the deck.
2. Using group 5 from hardware pack, place carriage
bolts from underside of the deck and up through the
chute deflector. See Figure 10.
3. Secure each bolt with a washer and lock nut.
FlangeLock Nut_
Fiat
CarriageBolt
Figure 10: Attaching the chute deflector,
Attaching StarterRope
1. Using hardware from group 6, loosely attach the
eye bolt to the upper handle and thread the lock nut
only a few turns. Do not tighten. See Figure 11A.
2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and
pull the rope out of the engine.
3. Loop the rope through the eye bolt, Figure 11B.
4. Tighten the eye bolt to the handle using the lock
nut. DO NOT overtighten.
_ Flange
Lock Nut
Figure 11: Attaching the starter rope,
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
Know yourLawnMower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and
features, described below and illustrated in Figure
12. This knowledge will allow you to use your new
equipment to its fullest potential.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper
handle. Depress the blade control handle to
operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
_ WARNING: This blade control
mechanism is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Chute Deflector
The chute deflector discharges grass clippings
beside each cutting lap.
Starter R(
BladeControl Handle
Gaslank
Chute Deflector
Figure 12: Parts of the mower.
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