MTD 11A-508H731 Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING: The
operation of
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foreign objects being thrown
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intothe eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear
Starting
safety glasses while operating
the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
Engine
WARNING: 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. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush.See Figure2. Intemperature
around550F or below,primefive times. Do notprime
to restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade
controlagainst upperhandle.See Figure2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,
continuous,full armstroke.See Figure2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starterhandle,let the rope rewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks. Letthe rope
rewindeachtime slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plugand
groundagainstthe engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be surethe lawnis dear of stones,sticks, wire,or other
objectswhichcould damagethe lawnmoweror the
engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrownby
the mowerin anydirectionand causeseriouspersonal
injuryto theoperatorand others.
Figure 2
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspectthe mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Operating Tips
1. Forbest results,do not cut wet grass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,or wet grassmay requirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut off morethan one-third
of the total length of the grass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbe cut in the fall as long as there
isgrowth.
5. Foreffectivemulching,do not cut wet grass.
6. Adjustground speedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
7. If the grass hasbeen allowedto growin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis not recommended. M ow using
the sidedischargeto reducethegrass heightto 3-1/4
inchesor less beforemulching.
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.
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-
ine exhaust contains
aarbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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