MTD 021 Manuale Utente

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Never operate your unit without 

either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher 
assembly in place.

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Make sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, 
or other objects which could damage lawn mower 
and/or cause personal injury.

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For best results, do not cut wet grass. New grass or 
thick grass requires a narrower cut. Blade speed 
and cutting height should be adjusted to the 
condition of the lawn.

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For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of 
the total length of the grass at any one cutting. 

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This mower is designed to operate at full throttle. 

If you strike a foreign object, 

stop the engine. Remove wire from 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.

Do not at any time make any 

adjustment to lawn mower without first 
stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug 
wire.

You can adjust the cutting height of the mower 
according to your convenience.

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Remove the axle bolts and related hardware from 
the wheels.

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Reattach the wheels with axle bolts at another hole. 
Remember to attach all wheels at the same relative 
position to ensure even cut. Refer to instructions for 
attaching the wheels in the assembly section of this 
manual. For higher cutting height, use lower hole 
on the deck and for lower cutting height, use the 
upper hole.

Your lawn mower engine is equipped with a fixed 
throttle control that does not need adjustment. 

 If any adjustments are made 

to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. 
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be 
careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to 
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, 
altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the 
separate engine manual packed with your mower.

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The underside of the mower deck should be 
cleaned after each use to prevent build-up of grass 
clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris 
is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and 
corrosion, and may cause an uneven discharge of 
grass clippings at the next cutting.

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The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and 
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the 
spark plug wire is disconnected).

(Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 13.) 

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Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control 
handle and the brake cable at least once a season 
with light oil. The blade control must operate freely 
in both directions.