Section 7: Operation - MTD 310 series Owner's Manual

SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Blade Control
Handle
Throttle Control
Rope
Adjustl nent
W 1eel
Figure 11 Adjustrr ent
BLADECONTROLHANDLE
WARNING:.Ths control mecha,_ism is a
safety device. Never attempt to Lypass its
operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 11. The bla Je control
handle must be depressed in order to ol:erate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade will b_ rotating
whenever the
engine
is running.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle, See
figure 11. Stand behind the unit in the operating position
to start the unit.
HEIGHT ADJUSTERS
The height adjusters determine the cutting height of
the mower. The adjusters are located behind each
wheel.
SECTION 7: OPERATION
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WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck,
The operation of any lawn mower can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage,
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes models 310 thru 329
are set with the wheels in a low cutting height
position. For best results raise the cutting position
until it is determined which height is best for your
lawn. See cutting height adjustment section,
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two minutes
after running.
BEFORE STARTING
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug, Make certain the
metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the
rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of Lhe upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine sl:eed. See
figure 11.
WARNING: The throttle control t:annot be used to stop the engine.
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