Operating Your Lawn Mower; Recoil Starter - MTD 38 Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
This blade control is a
safety device. Do not
bypass its operations.
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.
Know Your Lawn Mower

Recoil Starter

Chute Deflector
Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper
handle. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: This blade control handle is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must be
moved to the same height to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit, depress blade control, and pull
the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
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Blade Control Handle
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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Cutting Height
Adjustment
Levers (one at
each wheel)
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.