Controls & Operation; Cutting Height Adjustment Lever - MTD A0 Serie Notice D'utilisation

Controls & Operation
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge
† If Equipped
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it
against the upper handle to operate the unit.
Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade control is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

One adjustment lever is located on the right
rear wheel and one is located on the right front
wheel. Both levers must be at the same relative
position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust
the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 7.
NOTE: On select models, the front cutting height
adjustment lever is located above the front left
wheel.
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the
mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for
disposal. Once the bag is full, remove it up
through the handles using the grass catcher
handle and empty it.
Mulch Plug (If Equipped)
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass
catcher or using the side discharge chute, some
mower models have the option of recirculating
the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
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Grass Catcher †
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Chute †
Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To
discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow the
instructions for Side Discharge Chute section on
page 7 to attach the side discharge chute.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning label on the unit.
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower's deck may be equipped with a fast
attach deck wash nozzle on its surface as part of
its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse
grass clippings from the deck's underside.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Starting & Stopping Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious injury to the operator, others, or the
equipment.
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
Blade Control
Rear Discharge Door
Mulch Plug †
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Deck Wash †
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Using as Mulcher (If Equipped)
For mulching grass, remove the side discharge
chute (if equipped) or the grass catcher (if
equipped) and allow the rear discharge door (if
equipped) to close the rear opening of mower.
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If
the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use
the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
Use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions
in the Grass Catcher section on page 7.
Grass clippings will automatically collect
in bag as you run mower. Operate mower
until grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the
blade control. Make sure that the unit has
come to a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up
and away from the mower to remove the
bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and
reinstall the bag when complete.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower
for any damage, and repair damage
before restarting and operating. Extensive
vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
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