MTD 13B4516N190 Notice D'instructions page 14

Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Transporting the
appliance
Drive only short distances between
mowing lawns. Use a transport
vehicle for longer distances.
Note: The mower is not approved
for public thoroughfares in
accordance with StVO.
Short distances
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Prepare a suitable transport
vehicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the
vehicle.
Set the appliance to idle, release
the gear lock (for appliances with
hydrostatic drive only), and push it
by hand on the loading platform.
Actuate the parking brake.
Secure the machine to prevent
it from moving.
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If possible, clean the machine
directly after mowing.
Place the machine on firm,
level ground.
Move the direction-of-travel lever
to position "F" or "R" (not available
on all models).
Actuate the parking brake.
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Raise the cutting mechanism fully.
Clean the area surrounding the
blade using a scrubbing brush
or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(optional)
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Place the appliance on an even
surface free of debris, stones, etc.,
and engage the locking brake.
1. Use a commercially available
quick-release coupling to attach
a water hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Lower the cutters, and switch ON
for a few minutes.
4. Switch OFF the cutters and
engine.
5. Detach the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second
cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning (steps 1 to 5):
raise the cutters to the top,
start the engine, and switch ON
the cutters for a few minutes to
dry them.
Cleaning the grass catcher
Remove and empty the grass
catcher.
The grass catcher can be cleaned
with a powerful water jet from
a garden hose.
Allow the grass catcher to dry off
completely before using it again.
See the separate operating
instructions for the grass catcher.
Servicing
Observe the servicing instructions in
the engine manual. At the end of the
grass-cutting season, have the lawn
scarifier checked and serviced in
a specialist workshop.
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