MTD D 16 Notice D'instruction D'origine page 12

English
When mowing on steep slopes,
there is a risk of the mower tipping
over and you could be injured as a
result. Do not drive across the face
of a slope, but only straight up and
down. The mower should not be
driven on slopes with a maximum
incline greater than 20%. Do not
turn the mower round while you are
still on the slope.
If the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction
and overturn. Only cut the grass
when the ground is dry.
Excessive speed can increase the
risk of an accident.
When mowing closed to the lawn
edges, maintain a safe distance at
all times e.g. close to particularly
steep slopes, trees, bushes and
hedges.
Pay particular attention when you
are travelling in reverse while
mowing at the same time.
Inspect the ground on which the
mower is going to be used and
remove any loose objects that
could be picked up and thrown out
again by the mower.
If the cutter strikes a foreign object
(e.g. stone) or if the mower starts
vibrating unusually: Immediately
switch off the engine. Before conti
nuing to use the mower, have it
checked for damage by a specialist
workshop.
When rotary mowing, never stand
in front of the grass discharge ope
nings.
Never place your hands or feet on
or under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key and the spark-plug
before loosening obst
connector
ructions or removing blockages
from the discharge channel.
Do not use the mower in adverse
weather conditions, e.g. if there is a
risk of rain or a storm.
Danger of carbon monoxide asphy
xiation
Run the internal combustion engine
outdoors only.
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Danger of explosion and risk of fire
Petrol vapour is explosive and pet
rol itself is extremely flammable.
Fill up will petrol before you start
the engine. Do not remove the fuel
cap while the engine is running or if
it is still hot.
Fill the fuel tank only after the
engine has been switched off and
allowed to cool down. Prevent
naked flames, formation of sparks,
and do not smoke. Only refuel the
mower outside.
Do not start the engine if any petrol
has been spilt. Push the mower
away from the area where the pet
rol was spilt and wait until the petrol
fumes have evaporated.
To prevent a fire hazard, keep the
following parts free from grass and
leaking oil: Engine, exhaust, fuel
tank.
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Danger
Injury hazard due to defective mo
wer
Do not operate the mower if it is not
in perfect working order.
Before operating the unit, always
carry out a visual inspection. Pay
particular attention to safety
devices, the cutting mechanism
and its supporting brackets, opera
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ting controls and threaded connec
tions, and check that they are not
damaged and are securely
attached.
Replace damaged parts before
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operating.
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Danger
Risk of injury
While the engine is running or hot,
do not check, inspect or service/
adjust the mower.
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Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the mower may be used
(if required, contact your local autho -
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rity).
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Before operating the unit,
always
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Check:
all guards,

the engine oil level (see engine

manual),
the fuel level,

the tyre pressure,

ventilation slots in the engine
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area for dirt and grass clippings.
Fill up with fuel and check the
oil level
Note
The engine has already been filled
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with oil at the factory – please check
and, if required, refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol.

See engine manual.
Fill fuel tank up to max. 2.5 cm

below the lower edge of the inlet
nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.

Check the oil level. The oil level

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must be between the "Full/Max."
and "Add/Min." mark (see also
engine manual).
Check tyre pressure
Note
For production reasons the tyre
pressure may be higher than requi -
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red.
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Check tyre pressure. If required,
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correct (see section
"Maintenance"):
– front:
– rear:
Adjusting the driver's seat
Figure 2
Move seat to the required positi -
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on.
Adjusting the steering
wheel(depending on model)
Fig. 3
Press the locking button and

move the steering wheel to the
desired position (a, b, c).
Note
Ensure that the locking button enga -
ges correctly!
1.0 bar
0.7 bar