Mtd 111-902A User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

OPERATION

CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE

MOWER UNLESS

GUARD OR ENTIRE

GRASS CATCHER IS

IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on

cutting deck. See figure 6.

NOTE

For shipping purposes your mower

is set with the wheeis in a iow cut

ting height position. For best

resuits raise the cutting position un-

tii it is determined which height is

best for your lawn. See adjustment

section.

1. FILL SUMP WITH OIL using a high quaiity

detergent oii classified “For Service SC, SD,

SE or MS.” Nothing shouid be added to the

recommended oii.

Use SAE 30 oil. If not available, use SAE

10W-30 or 10W-40 oil.

Place the engine level. Remove oil filler plug.

FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF

OVERFLOWING. Pour slowly. Capacity 1-1/4

pints.

2. FILL FUEL TANK using clean, fresh, regular

grade automotive gasoline. Fill tank com

pletely!

DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.

3. When ready to start engine, place throttle con

trol lever on handle in “START” position and

start engine in accordance with instructions

in engine manual. After engine starts, move

throttle control lever on handle to desired

engine speed. The engine is stopped by plac

ing control lever on handle in the “STOP”

position.

4. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks,

wire, or other objects which could damage

lawn mower or engine. For best results and to

insure more even grass distribution, do not

mow when lawn is excessively wet.

IMPORTANT

After striking a foreign object, stop

the engine. Remove wire from spark

plug, and thoroughly inspect the

mower for any damage, and repair

the damage before restarting and

operating the mower.

ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION

Do not at any time make any adjust

ment to lawn mower without first

stopping engine and disconnecting

spark plug wire.

CUTTING HEIGHT

Adjustment may be made by removing and moving

axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will

be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole

and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher

hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in

the same relative position to the deck.

HANDLE POSITION

The upper handle can be adjusted to a high or low

position. The adjustment is made by removing the

hex lock nuts and curved carriage bolts and

reassembling in the other position. A V2" wrench

is required. See figure 7.

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