Shutting Down The Unit; Warranty; Information About The Engine - MTD 60 RDE Notice D'instruction D'origine

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Start the vehicle with the flat bat-

tery and actuate the parking bra-
ke.
Disconnect the jump leads in re-

verse sequence.
Tyre pressure
Caution
Never exceed the maximum per
mitted tyre pressure (see tyre wall).
When pumping up the tyres, do not
stand in front of or over the tyre.
The recommended operating tyre
pressure is:
front: 1.0 bar
rear: 0.7 bar
Excessive tyre pressure reduces
the service life of the tyres. Always
check the tyre pressure before
driving.
After 5 operating hours
First engine oil change.

See engine manual for subse-
quent intervals.
After 10 operating hours
Lubricate all rotating and bearing

points (operating lever, height
adjustment of the cutter deck,
clutch/brake pedal, etc.) with se-
veral drops of light oil.
Clean battery terminals.

Every 25 operating hours
Lubricate all blade shafts, tensio-

ning pulleys and tensioning pul-
ley holders via the grease nipples
using grease type 251H EP. Ar-
range for this work to be carried
out by a specialist workshop.
Apply multipurpose grease to

the teeth on the steering gear.
Lubricate the steering linkage

with a few drops of light oil.
Lubricate wheel bearings and ax-

les of the front wheels via the
grease nipples (if fitted) using a
multi-purpose grease.
Every 50 operating hours
Dirt and grass remnants must be

removed from the drive gear by a
specialist workshop.
If required
Charge the battery
If you are not using the mower for a
prolonged period, removal of the
battery from the mower and
charging prior to storage is recom-
mended, as well as every 2 months
during storage, and before starting
-
up the mower again.
Note
Follow the instructions in the ope-
rating manual for your battery
charger.
Replacing fuses
Replace defective fuses only with
■
ones of an equal rating.
Once a season
Apply multipurpose grease to
■
the teeth on the steering gear.
Lubricate the steering linkage with
■
a few drops of light oil.
Lubricate all rotating and bearing
■
points (operating lever, height ad-
justment of the cutter deck, clutch/
brake pedal, etc.) with several
drops of light oil.
Clean the spark plug and check
■
the gap between the electrodes
or replace the plug. See engine
handbook.
Have a repair shop lubricate
■
the wheel axles with special
grease (water-repellent).
The cutting blade must be sharpe-

ned or replaced by a specialist
workshop.

Shutting down the unit

Caution
Material damage to the mower
Only store the mower once the
engine has cooled in a clean and
dry room or area. During prolonged
storage, e.g. in winter, ensure that
the mower is protected against
rust.
At the end of the season or when
the vehicle will not be used for
longer than a month:
Clean the mower and grass cat-

cher attachment.
Wipe all metal parts with an oily

rag or spray them with oil to pro-
tect them from rust.
Charge battery with a battery

charger.
When shutting down the appli-

ance for the winter, remove the
battery, charge it and store in a
dry/cool location (protected from
frost). Charge the battery every
4–6 weeks as well as before re-
installing it.
Drain the fuel tank (out in the

open air only) and service the en-
gine as described in the engine
handbook.
Inflate tyres according to the spe-

cifications on the tyre walls. If ty-
res have no specifications on the
tyre walls, inflate to a pressure of
0.9 bar.
Store the mower in a clean, dry

room.

Warranty

The warranty terms issued by our
company or importer are valid in
every country.
Faults will be repaired free of
charge within the framework of the
guarantee, provided that they have
been caused by a material defect
or manufacturing error. Should you
need to call upon the warranty,
please apply to the vendor of your
machine or to the nearest agency.
Information about the
engine
The engine manufacturer is liable
for all engine-related problems with
respect to power, power measu-
rement, technical specifications,
warranty and service. Information
can be found in the owner's/user
handbook supplied separately by
the engine manufacturer.
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