Preparing For Operation - Cub Cadet 17BICBDT603 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Originales

Operating Manual
Be particularly careful when
mowing in reverse gear (units
with OCR switch). There must be
nobody in the working area of the
unit. Never empty the grass catcher
attachment while the cutter deck is
running. While emptying the grass
catcher attachment, you or other
persons may be injured by ejected
clippings.
If you are mowing on steep slopes,
the unit may overturn and you may
be injured. Never ride straight up or
down an incline, but always across
it. The mower should not be driven
on slopes with a maximum incline
greater than 20 %. Do not turn the
mower round while you are still on
the slope.
If the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction
and overturn. Only cut the grass
when the ground is dry.
Excessive speed can increase the
risk of an accident.
Maintain a safe distance at all times
from particularly steep slopes,
trees, bushes and hedges.
Pay particular attention when you
are travelling in reverse while
mowing at the same time.
Inspect the ground on which the
mower is going to be used and
remove any loose objects that
could be picked up and thrown
out again by the mower.
If the cutter hits a foreign object
(e.g. stone) or if the unit starts
vibrating unusually: Immediately
switch off the engine. Before
continuing to use the unit, have it
checked for damage by a service
centre.
When rotary mowing, never stand
in front of the grass discharge
openings. Never place hands or
feet on or under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key and the spark-plug
terminal before loosening obstruc-
tions or removing blockages from
the discharge channel.
Do not use the unit in adverse
weather conditions, e.g. if there
is a risk of rain or a storm.
Danger of asphyxiation due to
carbon monoxide poisoning
Run the internal combustion engine
outdoors only.
Explosion or fire hazard
Petrol vapour is explosive and
petrol itself is extremely flammable.
Fill up will petrol before you start
the engine. Do not remove the fuel
cap while the engine is running or if
it is still hot.
Fill the fuel tank only after the
engine has been switched off and
allowed to cool down. Avoid naked
flames, spark formation and do not
smoke. Only refuel the mower out
in the open.
Do not start the engine if any petrol
has been spilt.
Push the mower away from the
area where the petrol was spilt and
wait until the petrol fumes have
evaporated.
To prevent a fire hazard, keep the
following parts free from grass and
leaking oil: engine, exhaust,
battery, fuel tank.
Danger
Injury hazard due to defective
mower
Do not operate the mower unless
it is in perfect working order.
Always carry out a visual inspection
of all parts before you use the
mower. Pay particular attention
to safety devices, the cutting
mechanism and its supporting
brackets, operating controls and
threaded connections, and check
that they are not damaged and are
securely attached.
Replace all damaged parts before
you use the mower again.
Operating times
Observe the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the unit may be used
(if required, ask the appropriate
authorities).
Before operating the unit,
always
Check:
all guards,

the engine oil level

(see engine manual),
the fuel level,

the tyre pressure,

Side panels, accessory

equipment, air filter area for dirt
and debris.
Filling up with fuel and checking
the oil level
Note
The engine has already been filled
with oil at the factory – please
check and, if required, refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol.

Fill fuel tank up to max. 2 cm

below the lower edge of the inlet
nozzle.
Replace the fuel cap and ensure

that it is secure.
Check the oil level. The oil level

must be between the „Full/Max."
and „Add/Min." marks (see also
engine handbook).
Check tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure (see tyre

walls) on all wheels. Correct if
necessary.

Preparing for operation

Park the appliance on a firm level

surface and lock the parking
brake.
Conduct all work with the engine

switched off.
Remove the ignition key.

For all work on moving parts:
Disconnect in addition the spark

plug.
Adjusting the seat
Fig. 12
Sit down on the driver's seat.

Move seat to the required

position.
Setting the cutter wheels
Fig. 16
The cutter wheels should never be
lower than 6–12 mm above the
ground at the lowest cutter position.
The cutter wheels are not designed
to bear the loads generated by the
cuttersand may have to be offset
accordingly.
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