MTD VC6X Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 12 / 24

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1. Pull lever out and away from mower.
2. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
The front wheel cutting height is determined by selecting one
of six positions on each caster assembly. To adjust front cutting
height, refer to Figure 3-10B and proceed as follows:
1.
Remove wing nut from axle bolt. Slide axle bolt and wave
washer from the assembly and select a cutting height.
2. With wave washer on axle bolt, reinsert hardware in the
square hole desired through wheel assembly and secure
with wing nut previously removed.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or
positioned to swivel freely. See Figure 3-10C insert.
1.
Lift lock pins.
2. Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place pins in smaller
holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turning.
Handle Pitch
For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the
handle as follows:
1.
Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See
Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
2. Position the handle in one of the three positions that is
most comfortable. See Figure 3-11 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts
removed earlier.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle
housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will
need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel
itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower’s wheels
hesitate with the drive control engaged. If either of these
conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten
cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure 3-12.
Tighten
Loosen
Figure 3-12
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional
engine information.
1.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine owner’s manual.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.