MTD 13B4516N190 Notice D'instructions page 13

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Mowing
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter deck.
Do not change direction when the
appliance is coasting or driving.
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Appliances with Transmatic drive
Start the engine as specified.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Release the parking brake:
Press down fully the clutch /
brake pedal, and keep it pressed
Move the direction lever to "F"/
forwards.
Adjust the speed at the lever.
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Slowly release the clutch /
brake pedal, the appliance starts
to move.
Appliances with hydrostatic drive
Start the engine as specified.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Release the parking brake:
Press down fully the brake pedal,
and release it.
Use the drive pedal to choose
the forwards direction, and
engage it slowly to choose the
speed. The appliance starts
moving.
Appliances with auto drive
Start the engine as specified.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Move the direction lever to "F"/
forwards.
Release the parking brake:
Press down fully the brake pedal,
and release it.
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Engage the drive pedal slowly
to choose the forwards speed.
The appliance starts moving.
General information
When adjusting the cutting height
and driving speed, ensure that the
machine is not overloaded.
Depending on the length, type,
and dampness of the grass it may
become necessary to adjust the
cutting height and appliance speed
for the optimum grass catcher
performance. If blockages occur,
reduce the driving speed and
.
increase the cutting height.
Switching off the machine
Stopping the appliance: press
down the clutch / brake pedal,
or move the drive pedal to "N".
Switch off the cutter deck.
Move the throttle to
Raise the cutters to the top.
After twenty seconds turn the
ignition key to
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance. To do so,
press the brake pedal or the
clutch / brake pedal on models
.
with Transmatic drive, and
depending on the variant:
– move the lever (Figure E) to
or
– press the switch (Figure F).
Pushing appliances with
hydrostatic drive
Push the appliance only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Release the gear lock (Figure
Pull out the lever, and press it
down.
Return the gear lock lever before
.
restarting the engine.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Empty grass catcher
See the separate operating
instructions for the grass catcher.
Tips on lawn care
Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass
types .Frequent mowing promotes
the growth of grass, resulting in
strong roots and a firm sward. If you
seldom cut the grass, you will
enhance the development of high-
growing types of grass and other
weeds, such as clover, daisies ...).
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm. Only one third
of this height should be mown,
i.e. 7–8 cm should be mown to the
normal height. Try not to cut the
grass shorter than 4 cm, otherwise
.
the lawn will suffer during dry
periods. If the grass has grown
particularly high (for example, during
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a holiday period), cut it back to its
normal height in several stages.
Mulching (using the accessories)
The grass is cut into small pieces
(approx. 1 cm) and left to lie on the
lawn. The lawn therefore retains a lot
of nutrients.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section "Mowing".
Observe the following when
mulching:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than max 2 cm.
– Mow slowly.
– Use the max engine speed.
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– Clean the cutters regularly.