Yard Machines 81 Operator's Manual

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9Figure 8Recoil StarterThe recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to startthe unit. See Figure 8.Cutting Height Adjustment LeverThese levers are located on each wheel and they areused to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have tobe at the same relative position to ensure an uniformcut.Engine ControlsSee the separate engine manual for the location andfunction of the controls on the engine.Stopping Engine• Release blade control handle to stop the engineand the blade.• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolton the engine.WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,again refer to the Safety Section in thismanual. Always be careful.SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWERWARNING: Keep hands and feet away fromchute area on the cutting deck. Theoperation of any lawn mower can result inforeign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set withthe wheels in a low cutting height position. For bestresults raise the cutting position until it is determinewhich height is best for your lawn. See the AdjustmentSection for details.Blade ControlHandleRecoilStarterDischargeChuteCutting HeightAdjustmentMulchingBaffleLeverMulchingPlug DischargeChuteTowards Better Mower Performance1. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gastank until the tank is full. Do not use gasolinethat is more than 30 days old.2. Always use a fuel stabilizer. It will double the lifeof the gasoline used.3. Make sure to connect the mower’s spark plugwire before trying to start the engine.4. Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine.Check the dipstick and add more if necessary.Remember that the oil level has to touch the fillline.5. Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb onthe engine, and read its instruction. Using yourthumb, press the primer bulb slowly as manytimes as the decal advises.6. Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly tostart the engine.7. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middlesetting and mow a single pass on your lawn;then adjust to desired height for a closer cut.8. To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on themower.9. In heavy growing season, it may be necessaryto mow lawn twice weekly. Clumps of grassclippings left behind on the lawn usually meansthat the grass is too high to mulch.10. Before storing the lawn mower for the winter,use stabilizer-treated fuel and run the tank dry.11. Thirty days before start of the new season,check the air filter, spark plug and blade on thelawn mower, and replace if needed.For more details about proper lawn care, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com/machines/tips