Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD Minirider 76 RDE Mode D'emploi

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Note
If the mulching accessories include
a special mulching blade
(depending on model), it may be
fitted by a specialist company only
(tightening torque 122 Nm).
Note
Due to the safety interlock system,
the grass catcher (a) must also be
attached when mowing with side
discharge or when mulching.

Tips on lawn care

Here are some tips to help you keep
your lawn looking healthy and
ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various dif-
ferent types of grass. If you mow
your lawn frequently, those types of
grass which form strong roots and
a firm turf surface will grow better.
If you only rarely cut the grass, you
will encourage the development of
high-growing types of grass and
other weeds, such as clover and
daisies.
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm. Only 1/3 of the total
height should be mown; therefore
cut 7–8 cm long grass to normal
height. Preferably do not cut the
lawn shorter than 4 cm, otherwise
the turf will be damaged in a dry
period. If the grass has grown parti-
cularly high (for example, during a
holiday period), cut it back to its
normal height in stages.
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 nut-
rients 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".
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Observe the following mulching ins-
tructions:
– 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 dis-
tances 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 legis-
lation (StVO).
Short distances
!
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutter deck causing
damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before

driving the mower.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The mode of transport used (e.g.
transport vehicle, loading ramp)
must be in accordance with guide
lines (refer to the respective
operating instructions). 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-

hicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the mower in neu-

tral onto the loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake:

Secure the power tool against

slipping.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor

Cleaning/servicing

!
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

ground.
Actuate the parking brake:

Cleaning the cutter deck
!
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear safety gloves.
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Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Caution
Engine damage
The mower must not be tilted to an
angle greater than 30°. This might
cause fuel to run into the
combustion chamber and could
lead to engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.

Clean the cutting compartment

with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(depending on model)
Fig. 9
Place the mower on an even
surface free of debris, stones, etc.,
and engage the locking brake.
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