Operation; Starting Engine - MTD A00 Series Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting Engine

WARNING:
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
1. Push the primer three times. See Figure 5-1. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
NOTE: If you push the primer too many times, excessive
fuel will flood the engine and it will be difficult to start.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle. See Figure 5-1.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure 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.
WARNING:
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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Be sure no one other than the operator
Wait for the blade to stop completely
The operation of any lawn mower can
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Figure 5-1
Using as Mulcher (If Equipped)
For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute (if
equipped) or the grass catcher (if equipped) and allow the rear
discharge door (if equipped) to close the rear opening of mower.
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has
been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not
recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the
"Assembly & Set-Up" section. Grass clippings will
automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate
mower till grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control.
Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from
the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass
clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
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