MTD 11A-02MG000 Operator's Manual page 10

Assembly
NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in
the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the
accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower.
Chute Deflector
1.
2.
NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 1 to complete the
following steps.
Align the holes on the chute deflector with the
corresponding holes on the deck surface.
Insert carriage screws up through the underside of the
deck and through the chute deflector. See Fig. 3-1.
Ca rriage Screw _
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Figure 3-1
3, Secure each screw with a washer and lock nut.
Handles
NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 2 to complete the
following steps.
Lower Handle
1, Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block of wood to
secure it.
2, Place the lower handle over the deck and align the holes on
the deck with the corresponding holes on the handle.
3. Secure the lower handle to the deck using the hex screws,
shoulder screws, and flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-2.
Shouldel
Screw
FlangeLockNut
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He× Screw
Figure 3-2
UpperHandle
1, Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle
keeping the blade control handle facing up.
2. Secure the upper handle to the lower handle using the
carriage bolts and lock nuts from Group 4 of the hardware
pack. See Fig. 3-3.
Carriage
Bolt
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"Flange
Lock Nut
Figure 3-3
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SECTION
3 -- ASSEMBLY &
SET-UP