Cutting Height; Gasand Oil Fill-Up - MTD 12A-26M7001 Operator's Manual

Mulching Baffle (If Equipped)
1. Install mulching baffle on the fight side of the mower
followJng the steps below:
a. Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector
and insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside
the chute opening See Fig. 3-6.
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Figure 3-6
b_
Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the hinge
pin of the chute deflector. The hooks must snap into
place on the hinge pin, locking the mulching baffle
firmly onto mower. Release chute deflector.
Adjustments
CuttingHeight
1. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the
cutting height of the mower.
a. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel.
b. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. See Fig. 3-7.
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Figure 3-7
c. Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
Set-Lip
Gasand Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2_
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operation section of this manual.
_ WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
SECTION 3 -- ASSEMBLY & SET-UP 11