Know Your Lawn Mower - MTD 12A-559Q795 Operator's Manual

WARNING
The bladecontrolis a
safetydevice.Never
attemptto bypassits
operations.
i Use extremecarewhen
i handling gasoline.
Gasolineis extremely
flammable andthe vapors
are explosive.Neverfuel
the machine indoorsor
whilethe engineis hot
or running.Extinguish
i cigarettes,cigars, pipes
; and othersourcesof
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
awayfrom the cutting
deck. Referto warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
(f -q_===== B lade Control
DriveControl====-_
Recoil Starter
Height AdjustmentLevers
(for eachwheel)
Figure 4-1:The main components onthemower.
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Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and
features.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the up-
per handle to activate the blade. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling.
,_ WARNING:Thisblade controlmechanism is
a safetydevice. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels
must be at the same position to ensure a uniform
cut.
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.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to engine manualfor location of gas and oil fill.
1. Checkoil leveland add oil if necessary.Followengine
manualfor this.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedin the
enginemanual.
,_1 WARNING:Use extremecarewhen handling
gasoline.Gasoline is extremelyflammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoorsor while the engineis hot or running.Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other sources of
ignition.
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