Preparing For Operation - MTD products F 16 Notice D'instruction D'origine

English
Hydraulic oil expansion tank (P)
(depending on model)
Fig. 1
Is used as an expansion vessel for the
hydraulic fluid during operation.
Maintenance and inspection only by a
specialist company during annual main-
tenance.
Operation
Follow the instructions in the engine
handbook!
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Danger
Risk of injury
No person, especially children, and/or
animals should be allowed to stand close
to the mower while it is in use. They
could be injured by stones or similar
objects that might be thrown out. Child
ren must never be allowed to operate the
mower.
Be particularly careful when mowing in
reverse gear (mowers with OCR switch).
There must be nobody in the working
area of the unit.
Never empty the grass catcher
attachment while the cutter deck is
running. While emptying the grass cat
cher attachment, you or other persons
may be injured by ejected clippings.
When mowing on steep slopes, there is a
risk of the mower tipping over and you
could be injured as a result. Never ride
straight up or down an incline, but always
across it. The mower should not be dri
ven on slopes with a maximum incline
greater than 20%. Do not turn the mower
round while you are still on the slope. If
there is no other choice, drive down inc
lines slowly and carefully.
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 tra
velling 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.
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If the cutter strikes a foreign object (e.g.
stone) or if the mower starts vibrating
unusually: Immediately switch off the
engine. Check the appliance for
damage, and have any damage repaired
at a specialised garage. Never use the
appliance when the cutters are not
attached. Thealtered weight distribution
can cause the appliance to tip over.
Never attempt to stabilise the appliance
by extending your leg.
If the tyres lose traction on an incline,
switch OFF the PTO switch and drive
slowly straight down the incline.
When rotary mowing, never stand in front
of the grass discharge openings.
Never place your hands or feet on or
under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine and remove the
ignition key and the spark-plug connec
tor before loosening obstructions or
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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
asphyxiation
Run the internal combustion engine out
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doors only.
Danger of explosion and risk of fire
Petrol vapour is explosive and petrol
itself is extremely flammable.
Fill up will petrol before you start the
engine. Always keep the fuel tank sealed
while the engine is running and while it is
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still hot.
Fill the fuel tank only after the engine has
been switched off and allowed to cool
down. Prevent naked flames, formation
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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 petrol was spilt and
wait until the petrol fumes have evapo
rated.
To prevent a fire hazard, keep the follo
wing parts free from grass and leaking
oil: Engine, exhaust, battery, fuel tank.
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Danger
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Injury hazard due to defective mower
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, operating controls
and threaded connections, and check
that they are not damaged and are secu
rely attached.
Replace damaged parts before opera
ting.
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal regu-
lations concerning the times when the
mower may be used (if required, contact
your local authority).
Before operating the unit, always
Check:
all protective features
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the engine oil level (see engine
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manual),
the fuel level
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the tyre pressure,
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the side covering, accessory
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equipment, the area around the air
filter for dirt and grass
Fill up with fuel and check the oil
level
Note
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The engine has already been filled with
oil at the factory – please check the oil, if
required refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol.
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See engine manual.
Fill fuel tank up to max. 2 cm below the
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lower edge of the inlet nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.
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Check the oil level. The oil level must
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be between the "Full/Max." and "Add/
Min." mark (see also engine manual).
Check tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure (see tyre
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walls) on all wheels.

Preparing for operation

Park the appliance on a firm level
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surface and lock the parking brake.
Conduct all work with the engine
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switched off.
Remove the ignition key.
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For all work on moving parts:
disconnect in addition the spark plug.
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Adjusting the driver's seat
Fig. 21
Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Move seat to the required position.
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Setting the drive control levers
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Fig. 22
The drive control levers can be moved
up, down, and to the side when
necessary.
Adjusting the height:
Remove screw (1) and washer (2).
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Remove the drive control lever (3).
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Secure the drive control lever with the
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screws (1) and the washers (2) at
another pair of holes (5) in the
mount (4).
Adjusting the side position:
Loosen, but do not remove the
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screws (1).
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Operating Manual