MTD Corded, Operator'S Manual

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Side Discharge

On the right side of the mower, lift the mulch baffle.

1. 

Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulch baffle 

2. 

assembly. See Fig. 3-7.

NOTE: 

Make sure the side discharge chute sits tightly 

against the mower deck.

NOTE: 

Do not remove side mulch baffle at any time, even 

when you are not mulching.

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear 

right wheel. See Fig. 3-8.

Pull the lever out and away from the mower.

1. 

Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.

2. 

Release lever towards mower deck.

3. 

Cord Connection

NOTE: 

Do not plug your extension cord into the power source 

receptacle (outlet) prior to routing it through the cord retainer 

and connecting the extension cord to the mower’s cord outlet 

receptacle.
To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer:

Approximately 14 to 16-inches from its end, crease your 

1. 

extension cord to form a tight loop.

Push the loop through the bottom hole in the cord 

2. 

retainer. See Fig. 3-6.

Position the loop over the clip found on the cord retainer 

3. 

and pull down until the cord fits snugly into the clip. See 

Fig. 3-6.

NOTE: 

Use a UL-approved extension cord. A 100-foot, 

14-gauge cord is recommended. A 50-foot, 16-gauge 

cord is acceptable. Refer to the small chart found in Safe 

Operation Practices.

NOTE: 

The cord retainer secures your extension cord and 

safely limits its movement. 

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Figure 3-8

Figure 3-7

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Figure 3-6