MTD 500 - Tire Pressure; Throttle Control

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15. Install the steering gear cover (AD) as shown
-in figure 10, to cover the underside of the
steering mechanism. Secure with two seif¬
tapping screws (D) on each side of the cover.
Do not compieteiy tighten any of these
screws until all four of them are positioned
correctly.
16. Press steering wheei cap (F) in place in the
center of the steering wheel.
FIGURE 10.
FIGURE 11.
SEAT
The seat may be adjusted to three different posi¬
tions. Select the desired seat position and secure
the seat to the seat bracket with hex nut (A) and
—lock washer (B). See figure 11.
TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may
be over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced
before unit is put into operation. Recommended
operating tire pressure should be 10 p.s.i.
Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer’s max¬
imum tire pressure. If this information does not
appear on your tire, maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
CONTROLS
This manual should be read in its entirety t efore
operating the riding mower. While reading the
manual, compare the illustrations with your
mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls, lubrication points and adjust¬
ment features.
Study the operating instructions and oafety
precautions thoroughly to insure proper function¬
ing of your mower and to prevent injury to yojrseif
and others. Be sure to save this manual for uture
reference.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the c ngine
speed and choke the engine. The engine s hould
be operated from 3/4 to full throttle when
operating the cutting deck. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12.