Side Discharge Chute - MTD A0 Serie Notice D'utilisation

b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from
engine and slip starter rope into the
rope guide.
c. Tighten rope guide
wing knob (a).
d. Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to
lower handle.
IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow
for proper operation, make sure to leave
some slack in the upper portion of the
cable(s).
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass
catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is
turned right side out before assembling
(warning label will be on the outside). See
Figure 2-7.
a. Place bag over frame so that its black
plastic side is at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over
hooks on the frame.
B
Figure 2-7
2. Follow steps below to attach grass
catcher. See Figure 2-8.
a. Lift mower rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots
in the handle brackets. Release
discharge door so that it rests onthe
grass catcher.
To remove grass catcher, lift mower rear
discharge door. Lift grass catcher up and off the
slots in the handle brackets. Release mower rear
discharge door to allow it to close rear opening
of mower.
B
B
Figure 2-8

Side Discharge Chute

(If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher.
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher (if equipped) is off the unit and mower
rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulch
plug. See Figure 2-9.
Mulch Plug
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute
under hinge pin on mulch plug assembly.
Lower the mulch plug.
NOTE: Do not remove side mulch plug at
any time.
Adjustments
A
Cutting Height
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the front and rear right wheel.
1. Pull the cutting height adjustment lever
towards wheel.
2. Move lever to desired position for a change
in cutting height. See Figure 2-10 for low
wheel and Figure 2-11 for high wheel.
NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the
cutting height adjustment levers move
in the opposite direction to adjust; for
mowers with high wheels, the levers move
in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear
wheels must be placed in the same relative
position. For rough or uneven lawns, move
the height adjustment levers to a higher
position. This will stop scalping of grass.
3. Release lever towards deck. See
Figure 2-10 and Figure 2-11.
2
A
Lower
1
Higher
3
Low Wheel
Figure 2-10
1
2
Figure 2-9
2
Higher
1 Lower
3
2
Higher
1
Lower
3
Higher
1
High Wheel
3
Figure 2-11
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
If equipped, the pitch of the handle can be
adjusted as follows:
1. Remove wing nuts (a) and carriage
bolts (b) from handle. See Figure 2-12.
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 2-12
2. Position the handle in one of the three
positions that is most comfortable.
See Figure 2-12 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts (a) and
carriage bolts (b) removed in Step 1.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add provided oil before starting unit for
the first time.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as
instructed in the Engine Operator's
Manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
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