User manual MTD 15HP Z-FORCE 44

[. . . ] Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U. S. A. FORM NO. 769-00062. fm (1/02) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Slope Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade. WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Adjustment Section in this manual. See Figure 7. 8 Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter Drive Clutch Control Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. Stopping Engine • • Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the post on the engine. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 7 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old. Make sure to connect the mower’s spark plug wire before trying to start the engine. Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine. Check the dipstick and add more if necessary. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4”, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4” maximum before mulching. Starting Engine • • Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Your lawn mower is equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance. Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter slowly. Attaching Grass Bag To install the grass bag: • • Lift the rear discharge door and remove the mulching plug, if installed. See Figure 8 Lift the rear discharge door and hang the grass bag on the mower. Lift • • Pull Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts. [. . . ]