MTD 50 manual Starting Engine, Stopping Engine, Using Your Lawn Mower, Operating Tips

Starting Engine

WARNING: 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. Engine 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.

1. Push primer three times. Wait about two
	A			B
seconds between each push. In temperature
	Squeeze these			Pull
around 55o F or below, prime five times. Do	two handles			starter
not prime to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the
blade control handle against the upper
handle. See Figure 12A.		Blade Control
3. Holding these two handles together firmly,		Handle
grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out		Upper Handle
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See
Figure 12B. Keeping a firm grip on the starter
			Figure 12
handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.

Stopping Engine

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

2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

Using Your Lawn Mower

IMPORTANT: 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, thoroughly 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

•For best results, do not cut wet grass.

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

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

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

•For effective mowing, do not cut wet grass.

•Adjust ground speed according to the condition of the lawn.

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