User manual MTD RB600

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual MODEL RB 600 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer. PRINTED IN U. S. A. SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. [. . . ] Tighten nut. SQUEEZE Blade Control Bail Upper Handle Look Here Starter Rope Nut Rope Guide 9 SECTION 4: CONTROLS Blade Control Bail Drive Clutch Control Bail Blade Brake Control Throttle Control Recoil Starter ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL MODEL BLADE BRAKE CONTROL MODEL Figure 2 BLADE CONTROL BAIL For units equipped with Engine Brake Control: The blade control bail is located on the handle of the mower. The blade control bail must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Release the blade control bail to stop the engine and blade. For units equipped with Blade Brake Control: Squeeze the upper bail to the handle, then push the lever forward to engage blade. Figure 2 WARNING: The blade control is a safety device. On engine brake control models the blade will rotate whenever the engine is running. DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED). S queeze the drive clutch control against the upper handle to engage drive. R elease the drive clutch control to slow dow n and stop. W hen negotiating an obstacle or m aking a turn, (D o not slip or “feather” the clutch. ) See Figure 2. THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the right side of the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed. • Push the throttle lever forward for fast. • Pull the throttle lever back for slow. WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine, for models with engine brake. The throttle control must be used to stop the engine on blade brake control models. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper handle. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit. SPEED SHIFT LEVER (IF EQUIPPED) The three speed shift lever is located on the rear left side of the mower deck. This lever is used to select the operating speed of the mower. Release the drive clutch control when changing speed. Only change one speed at a time. 10 WARNING: Shift lever only with the engine running and drive diseng. Shifting with the Drive Clutch Control engaged can damage the transmission. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS The cutting height adjustm ent levers are located above each w heel. C utting heights are from 3/4” to 4-1/2” w ith 3/8” increm ents. The low range setting is 3/4” to 2-5/8” and the high range setting is from 2-5/8” to 4-1/2”. [. . . ] Carburetor not adjusted properly. Occasional skip (hesitates) at Spark plug gap too close. high speed Idles poorly Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. Excessively high grass. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Dull blade. Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly. [. . . ]