Shutting Down The Unit; Warranty; Engine Information; Troubleshooting - MTD Minirider 76 RDE Mode D'emploi

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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-
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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.
Problem
Starter does not turn.
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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.

Engine information

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.
Possible cause(s)
Safety interlock system has actu-
ated.
Battery not connected correctly.
Discharged or low battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose earth cable between engi-
ne and frame.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor

Troubleshooting

!
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 rest and the engine has
fully cooled.
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot inad-
vertently start.
Faults which occur while you are
using your mower often have simple
causes which you should know and
may be able to rectify yourself. If you
are in any doubt however, your spe-
cialist workshop will be happy to
provide assistance.
Action to take
To start the engine, sit on the driver's seat, fully
depress brake pedal or apply parking brake.
Switching off the cutter deck.
Attach grass catcher together with discharge
channel or discharge flap or mulch locking part.
Connect red cable to (+) battery terminal and
black cable to (–) battery terminal.
Charge the battery.
Replace fuse. If the fuse trips repeatedly, look
for the cause (usually short-circuit).
Connect earth cable.
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