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Figure 4
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Refer
to Figure 4.
• Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket.
• Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld
pin. Repeat on other side.
• Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide
to the right side of upper handle. See Figure 5.
• With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle (see
Figure 8) against the upper handle, and pull the
starter rope out of the engine.
• Release the blade control handle.
• Slip the starter rope into the rope guide.
• Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Setting Up Chute Deflector
The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright
position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. See
Figure 6.
• To remove this retainer, move the spring-loaded
chute toward the engine by pushing above the
retainer.
• Remove the retainer and carefully lower the chute
into operating position keeping fingers out of the
way.
WARNING: The chute retainer, used for
shipping, must be removed and discarded
before operating the mower.
Figure 6
Mulching Baffle (If so Equipped)
A mulching kit is available for the mowers shown in this
manual. To obtain a mulching kit, contact a local MTD
Products parts and service dealer .
If your mower is equipped with the optional mulching
baffle, refer to Figure 7 and install as follows.
Figure 7
• Lift the chute deflector on the mower. Slide the
notches in the bottom of the mulching baffle over
the lip of the discharge opening.
• Push the hooks on the top of the baffle until they
snap over the hinge on the chute deflector.
• Release the chute deflector.
Hairpin Clip
Handle Mounting
Lower Handle
Weld Pin
Outer Hole
Inner Hole
Bracket
Rope Guide
Starter Rope
Wing Nut
Chute Deflector
Chute Retainer
Hooks
Mulching Baffle
Notches
Chute Deflector