MTD 824 - Know Your Tractor

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after strik¬
ing a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
32. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
33. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
(1) M ow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment
while engine is running if operator must
dismount to do so.
(3) Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher.
(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
34. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting original equipment
specifications.
35. Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and continue looking behind while backing
up.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
Briggs and Stratton ^
Twin Cylinder Engine
With Dual Circuit Alternator
Comfortable Dual Spring,
Adjustable 4 Position
Seat
Attachment Lift Lever
4 Speed Cast
Iron Transaxle
Segment and Pinion Steering
_^Head Lamps
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Clutch Brake Pedal
22 X 7.50 Wheels
23 X 9.50 Wheels
15 X 6.00 Whee
16 X 6.50 Wheels
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