MTD 070 series Operator's Manual page 7

5. Rope guide Setup as follows in Figure 3-5:
a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine.
c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide.
d. Tighten rope guide wing nut.
6. Install wheels as follows in Figure 3-6:
a. Using hardware from hardware pack, secure the
wheel to the deck as shown in Figure 3-6. The
small bell washer should be installed with the
crown side facing the wheel.
b. Secure the wheel to the deck with the large bell
washer and nut. Repeat on other sides.
7. Each wheel can be adjusted to change the cutting
height of the mower.
a. Remove the carriage bolts and related hardware
from the wheels as shown in Figure 3-7.
b. Reattach the wheels with carriage bolts in one of
the three available holes on the deck. Remember
to attach ALL wheels at the same relative position
to ensure an even cut. Refer to instructions for
attaching the wheels in the previous step. For a
higher cutting height, use the lower hole; for a
lower cutting height, use the upper hole.
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Setup and
Adjustment
WHEEL INSTALL
The holes in the deck
provide three cutting
heights. Use the same
hole for all four wheels
when assembling.
CUTTING HEIGHT
All wheels must be
placed in the same
relative position. For
rough or uneven lawns,
move the wheels to a
higher position. This
will stop scalping of
grass.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil
as instructed in the
accompanying engine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower.