Starter Rope - MTD 020 Seies Operator's Manual

Z Fitting
NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to complete the following
steps.
1. To make it easier to attach the Z fitting, temporarily remove
the left side of the blade control as shown in Figure 3-9.
Blade Control
Upper
Handle
Z-Fitting
Figure 3-9
2. Pull up on the Z end of the brake cable and hook it into the
control from the inside to outside. See Figure 3-9.
3. Reattach the left side of the blade control.
4. Secure the cable to the lower left handle with a cable tie.
Trim off the extra length of the cable tie.

Starter Rope

NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 and refer to Figure 3-10 to
complete the following steps.
1
Eye Bolt
Figure 3-10
Flange
Lock
Nut
3
1. Attach the eye bolt to the upper handle and loosely thread
the lock nut on to secure it. Do NOT tighten. See Figure
3-10 .
2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded,
depress the blade control and pull the rope out of the
engine.
3. Loop the rope through the eye bolt. See Figure 3-10.
4. Tighten the eye bolt to the handle using the lock nut. DO
NOT overtighten.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
1. Remove the carriage bolts and related hardware from the
wheels. See Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
2. Reattach the wheels with carriage bolts at another hole.
Remember to attach ALL wheels at the same relative
position to ensure an even cut. Refer to instructions for
Attaching The Wheels earlier in this section. For a higher
cutting height, use the lower hole on the deck. For a lower
cutting height, use the upper hole.
Set-Up
Gas 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 any other
sources of ignition.
S
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Low
Medium
High
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