MTD 022 User Manual
10
Know Your Lawn Mower
Compare the illustration in Figure 11 Figure 11with your
lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments.
lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments.
Throttle Control
The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed
throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.
throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.
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 the blade.
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 the blade.
WARNING:
This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
operations.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
is used to start the engine.
Figure 11
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck. The
blade will be rotating whenever the engine is
running.
blade will be rotating whenever the engine is
running.
NOTE: For best results, raise the cutting position until
you can determine which height is best for your lawn.
Refer to instructions for height adjustment on page 11.
you can determine which height is best for your lawn.
Refer to instructions for height adjustment on page 11.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your mower. Follow instructions carefully.
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your mower. Follow instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two minutes
after running.
been allowed to cool for at least two minutes
after running.
Before Starting
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug
wire, ensure that the metal cap on the end of the
spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug
wire, ensure that the metal cap on the end of the
spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
To Start Engine and Engage Blade
•
If engine is equipped with a primer, prime engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
•
Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle. See
Figure 12.
handle and hold it against the upper handle. See
Figure 12.
Figure 12
•
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Return it slowly to the rope guide.
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Return it slowly to the rope guide.
To Stop Engine and Blade
•
Release blade control handle to stop engine and
blade. Keep away from the moving blade.
blade. Keep away from the moving blade.
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after engine is shut off.
•
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
Chute
Deflector
Deflector
Engine
Blade Control
Recoil
Spark Plug
Handle
Starter