Side Discharge Chute; Cutting Height - MTD Series 830 Operator's Manual

Side Discharge Chute
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the
unit and rear discharge door is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Fig.
3-7.
Figure 3-7
2_
Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
Adjustments
CuttingHeight
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left
wheel.
1. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel.
2. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. See Fig. 3-8.
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Figure 3-8
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3. Release lever towards deck.
Set-Lip
(;as and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner's 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
separate engine owner's 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