MTD 216 IP Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SIDE DISCHARGING GRASS CLIPPINGS (Optional)
SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine
and disconnecting spark plug wire.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
See the ASSEMBLY SECTION for handle height adjustment.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
See the engine manufacturers manual shipped with the mower.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the wheels. See the CONTROLS section for location
and operation of height adjusters.
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust Clutch cable at upper handle to maintain a minimum of 1" clearance (when slack from cable is
removed) between the bail and the handle. The slack from the cable is removed when the high
resistance is detected.
Side Discharge Top and Left View.
Step 1. Lift rear flap, remove grass bag, or
mulch plug if installed,. Hang side
discharge chute.
This side up
LIFT
Hang
Clutch
Blade
Adjust
Cable
1"