MTD 410 through 419 manual Know Your Lawn Mower, Operating Your Lawn Mower, Gas and Oil Fill-Up

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

Blade Control Handle

Upper Handle

Bag-Fill Indicator (if equipped)

Recoil Starter

Lower Handle

Grass Catcher

Spark Plug

Height Adjustment Lever

Figure 11

Blade Control Handle

The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.

WARNING: The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

These levers are located on each wheel and they are used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.

Bag-Fill Indicator (if equipped)

Some models are equipped with a bag-fill indicator on the grass catcher bag to add convenience to your work. While the mower is running, air will flow through the bag and into the “sail.” If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily pushing the sail up. If the grass catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the sail to fall. So the position of the sail acts as a bag-fill indicator signifying when to empty the grass bag.

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

•Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank (1) indoors,

(2)with engine running, or (3) until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.

Before Starting

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If the mower is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire, ensure that the metal cap at the

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