To Adjust Cutting Height - MTD PR600N21RH Operator's Manual

The operationof any lawnmowercan resultin foreign objectsthrowninto
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glassesor eye shieldswhileoperatingyourlawn moweror performingany
adjustments or repairs,We recommendstandardsafetyglassesor a wide
visionsafetymask wornover spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle
control located on the upper handle,
• Move lever forward to FAST engine
speed for starting and better bagging.
• Move lever backward for SLOW engine
speed.
• Some models have engines equipped
with a choke feature, Move the lever all
the way forward to the CHOKE position
when starting a cold engine,
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Remote
throttle
control
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Engine speed is
not adjustable.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower
wheels for high cut.
MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST
BOLT-ON WHEELS
• Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and
reassemble in desired adjustment hole,
• Reinstall wheel components in the same
order as they were before removal,
Tighten securely.
• Make sure all wheels are at same height.
Flat washer
Bolt
3/8-16
Spacer Locknut
MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST"
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS
NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear
wheels on your lawn mower may not be
adjusted to the same position as the front
wheels. Before operating mower adjust all
wheels to the same cutting height.
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower
wheels for high cuL
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns,
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements, Be sure
all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE; Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also. 9-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
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