Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD D 16 Notice D'instruction D'origine

English
Mulching
(using the accessories)
During mowing the grass is cut into
small pieces (approx. 1 cm) and is
left on the ground. A lot of the nutri -
ents in the cut grass are retained for
the benefit of the lawn.
For the best possible result the grass
must always be kept short, see also
section "Mowing".
Observe the following mulching inst -
ructions:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than max. 2 cm
of the total grass length.
– Drive slowly.
– Use maximum engine speed.
– Regularly clean the cutter deck.

Transporting

Drive the mower only short distan -
ces otherwise transport it by vehicle.
Transport the appliance on a vehicle
over greater distances.
Note: The mower is not approved for
public thoroughfares in accordance
with national road legislation (StVO).
Short distances
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Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutter deck causing
damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before
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driving the mower.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The means of transport (e.g.
transport vehicles, loading ramp,
etc.) must be used as intended
(see respective operating instruc
tions). During tansport the mower
must be secured against slipping.
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
The mower must not be tilted when
it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport ve -
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hicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the
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vehicle.
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Manually push the mower in neu -
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tral onto the loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake.
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Secure the power tool against
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slipping.

Cleaning/servicing

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Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started in
advertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Actuate the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down.
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot inad -
vertently start.
Caution
Do not clean the unit with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Cleaning
Note
After use, always thoroughly clean
the mower.
Park the mower on firm and level
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ground.
Actuate the parking brake.
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Cleaning the cutter deck
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Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear safety gloves.
Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Caution
Engine damage
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The mower must not be tilted to an
angle greater than 30°. This might
cause fuel to run into the combus
tion chamber and could lead to
engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.
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Clean the cutting compartment
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with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(according to the model)
Fig. 9
Place the mower on an even surface
free of debris, stones, etc., and
engage the locking brake.
1. Use a commercially available
quick-release coupling to attach
a water hose. Turn on water.
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2. Start the engine.
3. Lowerthe cutter deck, and switch
on for a few minutes.
4. Switch off the cutter deck and en -
gine.
5. Remove the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second
cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning (steps 1 to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top.
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Start the engine, and switch on
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the cutter deck for a few minutes
to dry the cutters.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions in
the engine manual.
At the end of the season have the
mower inspected and serviced by a
specialist workshop.
Caution
Engine oil is hazardous to the envi
ronment
After changing the oil, take the
waste oil to a waste oil collecting
point or to a waste disposal com
pany.
Batteries are an environmental ha
zard
Do not throw used batteries away
with domestic waste. Hand over
used batteries to your dealer or to a
waste management company.
Remove the battery before scrap
ping the mower.
Using jump leads
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Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen
battery with jump leads. Ensure
that the machines and the jump
lead clips do not touch that the igni
tions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the
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positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery and the donor battery.
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