MTD 500 Series warranty To Start Engine, To Stop Engine, Using Your Lawn Mower, Operating Tips





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b.If it does not the clutch may not be releasing completely. Do not start the engine until correc- tions have been made. Check the control cable for severe bend, kinks and binding. Also check for grass build-up around the belt.

To Start Engine

1.If your unit is equipped with a primer, choke or fuel valve lever operate as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

2.Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 10.

3.Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide.

To Stop Engine

1.Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.

2.Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thor- oughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

Operating Tips

1.To engage the drive, squeeze the drive control handle towards the upper handle. Release the drive control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.

2.For best results do not cut wet grass.

3.New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.

4.For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass.

5.Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.

6.If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4 inches or less before mulching.

General Recommendations

1.Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

2.The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.

3.Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.

4.All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.

5.Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher, mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7.

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WARNING

The operation of any lawn mower can 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.

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En- gine 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.