MTD 500 - Manuel (Page 7)

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On select models, the
front wheels may also
need to be installed.
Install these in the
same manner as the
rear wheels.
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Figure 7 Figure 8
NOTE: When you
wish to mow instead
of mulch, simply raise
the chute deflector,
grasp the handle on
the mulching baffle and
lift upward to remove
the baffle. It is not
necessary to remove
the mulching blade.
5. Rope guide Setup as follows, see Figure 5:
a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle.
Position A.
b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. Position B.
c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten rope
guide wing nut. Position C.
6. Installing the rear wheels.
a. Place the rear of the mower deck on raised
blocks.
b. Remove the lock nut from the pivot arm as-
sembly (on select models, these may be included
separately in a plastic bag) , slide wheel, with
hollow side in, onto pivot arm and secure with lock
nut.See Figure 6.
c. Assemble the other side in the same manner.
7. Ea ch wheel has a height adjustment lever to change
the cutting height of the mower. To change the height
of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel,
moving up or down to selected height. See Figure 7.
8. If your mower is equipped with an optional mulching
baffle, install it as shown in Figure 8.
a. Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector
and inse rt bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside
the chute opening.
b. Push the hooks on the top of the baffle until they
snap over the hinge on the discharge chute.
Release the chute deflector.
Figure 6
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Setup and
Adjustments
NOTE: All wheels must
be placed in the same
relative position. For
rough or uneven lawns,
move the height adjust-
ment lever to a higher
position. This will stop
scalping of grass.