Operation - MTD 60 RDE Notice D'instruction D'origine

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Ignition lock with OCR-function
(depending on model)
Fig. 4b
This ignition lock features an
OCR-function (= user-
controlled mowing in reverse
gear).
Starting: Turn key to the right
until the engine is running,
then release. The key at
(normal) allows
mowing in the drive direction.
OCR-position: Turn key to left
of normal position to reverse
mowing position
and press the switch (1). The
indicator light (2) comes on and
indicates to the user that the
mower can now mow in reverse
and forward gear.
Stopping: Turn the key to the
left, to .
2 Clutch/brake pedal
Clutching = Depress pedal half
way.
Braking = Depress pedal all the
way.
Note
Is also used to activate/deacti-
vate the parking brake.
3 Lever for speed settings/par-
king brake
Speed (fig. 3a):
Low speed
= Lever on "1".
High speed = lever to "6" or "7"
(optional).
Increase speed
= Adjust drive positions without
actuating the clutch/brake pe-
dal.
Reduce speed
= Adjust drive positions by actu-
ating the clutch/brake pedal
(depress halfway).
Parking brake (fig. 3b):
Actuate the parking brake:
Fully depress clutch/brake pe-
dal, push lever for speed setting
to .
Release the parking brake:
Fully depress clutch/brake pe-
dal, push lever to a speed set-
ting.
4 Direction-of-travel lever
Do not make any adjustments
until the unit is at a standstill.
To do this, fully depress and
hold down the brake pedal.
Forwards = Lever to "F/ "
Idling = Lever to "N"
Reverse = Lever to "R/ "
5 Discharge chute
Convey clippings to the grass
catcher.
6 Cutting height adjustment lever
Using the lever set the different
cutting height levels (1 to max. 5
– depending on model).
Level 1 = Lowest cutting height –
cutter deck all the way down.
Level 5* = Highest cutting height
– cutter deck all the way up.
(* Depending on model. Highest
number corresponds to the high-
est cutting height.)
7 PTO lever
The PTO lever mechanically swit-
ches the cutter deck on and off.
Switch off the cutter deck
= Press lever out of recess and
pull all the way backwards.
Switch on the cutter deck
= Slowly press lever forwards
and engage in recess.
8 Oil filler neck
Top up the oil and check the oil
level
9 Fuel cap
Refuel
10 Hitching device
(depending on model)
Cannot be used unless grass
catcher removed.
11 Grass catcher
Pick up clippings.
12 Battery
13 Battery charging socket
(depending on model)
For the connection of an optio-
nally available battery charger.
14 Throttle (depending on model)
Set engine speed continuously.
Fast engine speed =
Slow engine speed =
15 Choke (depending on model)
To start a cold engine, pull out
the choke (15a) or set the thrott-
le to position (15b).
16 Can holder

Operation

Follow the instructions in the
engine handbook!
!
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. Children 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 catcher
attachment, you or other persons
may be injured by ejected clip
pings.
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.
English
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