To Stop Engine - MTD 310 series Owner's Manual

START ENGINE and ENGAGE BLADE
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
• Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle. See figure 12.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope wilt pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly. Then, pull rope with a
rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the
rope guide. See figure 12.
• After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired engine speed. (Mower is designed to
be operated at full throttle.)
NOTE:
If any problems are encountered, refer to
the Trouble Shooting Guide.
Depress and Hold
blade control handle
Move throttle
control forward
I
Pull rope
Figure 12
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
• Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks,
wire, or other objects which could damage lawn
mower or engine. Such objects could be
accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
• For best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings,
and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass,
thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower
cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the
condition of the lawn.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or
less of the total length of the grass. Lawn
should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.
• This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of bagging the cut grass.
WARNING:
if you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the 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.
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