MTD 216 IP, 216 KW, 214 KW manual Adjustments, Handle Height Adjustment, Throttle Control Adjustment

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SIDE DISCHARGING GRASS CLIPPINGS (Optional)

Side Discharge Top and Left View.

This side up

Step 1. Lift rear flap, remove grass bag, or mulch plug if installed,. Hang side discharge chute.

LIFTHang

SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.

HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

• See the ASSEMBLY SECTION for handle height adjustment.

THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

• See the engine manufacturers manual shipped with the mower.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the wheels. See the CONTROLS section for location and operation of height adjusters.

CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust Clutch cable at upper handle to maintain a minimum of 1" clearance (when slack from cable is removed) between the bail and the handle. The slack from the cable is removed when the high resistance is detected.

1"

Blade

 

Clutch

Cable

Adjust

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenSafety Labels Found On Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Unpacking Instructions Disconnect Spark Plug WireFinding Your Model Number Remove Unit from CartonSET-UP Your Lawn Mower Items Required for AssemblySET-UP Instructions Remove Pivot Here Controls Engine Controls Cutting Height Adjustment LeversOperation GAS and OIL FILL-UPTo Start Engine and Engage Blade Using Your Rotary MowerEach Time Before YOU Start Your Mower To Stop Engine and BladeMulching Grass Clippings Bagging Grass ClippingsEmptying a Full BAG of Grass Throttle Control Adjustment AdjustmentsHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentEngine MaintenanceLubrication Deck Cutting Blade REMOVAL, Replacement and Sharpenin Blade BoltTrouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Guide OFF-SEASON StorageEquipment TWO-YEAR Limited Warranty