Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - Mtd 60 Rde Notice D'instruction D'origine

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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".
Observe the following mulching
instructions:
– 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
legislation (StVO).
Short distances
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Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutter deck causing
damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before
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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 guideli
nes (refer to the respective opera
ting instructions). During transport
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-
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hicle.
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Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the mower in neu-
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tral onto the loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake.
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Secure the power tool against
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slipping.

Cleaning/servicing

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Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
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.
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Cleaning the cutter deck
!
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear safety gloves.
Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Caution
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Engine damage
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The mower must not be tilted to an
angle greater than 30°. This might
cause fuel to run into the combus
tion chamber and could lead to
engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.
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Clean the cutting compartment
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with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Cleaning the grass catcher
Remove and empty the grass

catcher.
The grass catcher can be clea-

ned with a powerful water jet, for
example from a garden hose.
Allow the grass catcher to dry off
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completely before using it again.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions
in the engine manual. At the end of
the season have the mower ins-
pected and serviced by a specialist
workshop.
Caution
Engine oil is hazardous to the
environment
After changing the oil, take the
waste oil to a waste oil collecting
point or to a waste disposal com
pany.
Batteries are an environmental
hazard
Do not throw used batteries away
with domestic waste. Hand over
used batteries to your dealer or to a
waste management company.
Remove the battery before scrap
ping the mower.
Using jump leads
!
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen
battery with jump leads. Ensure
that the machines and the jump
lead clips do not touch that the igni
tions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the
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positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery and the donor battery.
Connect the black jump lead first
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to the negative terminal (–) of the
donor battery. Connect the other
clip to the frame of the engine
block of the vehicle with the flat
battery (as far away from the bat-
tery as possible).
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Note
If the donor battery is installed in a
vehicle, this vehicle must not be
started during the jump starting
process.
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