MTD V550 Series Operator's Manual page 9

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Starting Engine
__k ARNING:Be sure no one otherthan
the operatoris standingnear the lawn
mower whilestarting engineor operat-
ing mower.Neverrun engineindoorsor
in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly
gas. Keephands,feet, hairand looseclothing away
from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
Followthe set of instructionspertainingto your unit.
Refer to enginemanual for helpwith the engine.
Honda Engine:
1. Placethe fuel valvelever(if equipped)foundon the
left sideof theengine intothe ON(OPEN)position.
2. Movethechoke lever(if equipped)all the way
backwardintothe choke position.See Figure4-2.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handleas shownin Figure4-2. The
chokewill nowbeginto slowlyreturnto the off choke
positionafter activatingthe blade control.Therefore,
quicklymoveonto stepfour below.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous, full arm stroke.Keepinga firm grip on the starter
handle letthe roperewindslowly.Repeatuntil engine
cranks. Letthe rope rewindeachtime slowly.
Briggs & Stratton/Tecumseh Engine:
1. ifequipped,pushprimerthreetimes.Wait about
two secondsbetweeneach push.See Figure4-3. In
temperaturearound550F or below,primefive times.
Donot primeto restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handleas shownin Figure4-3.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous, full arm stroke.Keepinga firm grip on the starter
handle,let the rope rewindslowly.Repeatuntil engine
cranks. Letthe rope rewindeachtime slowly.
_ ARNING:Wait for the bladeto stop
completelybeforeperforming any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrol to stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug and
groundagainstthe engine.
Figure 4=2
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Figure 4-3
_ ARNING:If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine.Remove
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
respect mower for any damage, and
repairdamage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indicationof damage. The unit should be promptly
inspectedand repaired.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfrom the
mower.Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass.If
the grasshas beenallowedto growin excessof four
inches,mulchingis not recommended. U sethe grass
catcherto bag clippingsinstead.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
Be surelawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the grasscatcher.
operatorand others.
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Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippings
whileyouare operatingthe mower.Referto Setupand
Adjustmentsectionfor instructionson attachingthe
perating
MoWer
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
operatingthe mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
;tas. Keep hands, feet,
lair and loose clothing
_way from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.