Operating Procedure - MTD j 13 Instrucciones De Uso

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
5 Discharge flap
6 Cutting height adjustment lever
Using the lever set the different
cutting height levels (1 to max.
5 – depending on model).
Level 1 = Smallest cutting
height – cutter deck all the
way down.
Level 5* = Largest cutting
height – cutter deck all the
way up.
(* Depending on model:
Highest number corresponds
to the largest cutting height.
7 PTO lever
The PTO lever mechanically
switches the cutter deck
on and off.
Switch off the cutter deck
= Press lever out of recess and
pull all the way backwards.
Switch on the cutter deck
= Slowly press lever forwards
and engage in recess.
8 Tank cover
Refuel
9 Oil filler spigot
Top up the oil and check
the oil level
10 Throttle (depending on model)
Set engine speed steplessly.
Fast engine speed =
Slow engine speed =
11 Choke (depending on model)
To start a cold engine, pull
out the choke (11a) or set the
throttle to position
12 Can holder
13 Battery
14 Battery charging socket
(depending on model)
For the connection of an optio-
nally available battery charger.

Operating procedure

Follow the instructions in the engine
handbook!
Danger
!
Risk of injury
No person, especially children,
and/or animals should be allowed
to stand close to the mower while
it is in use.
They could be injured by stones
or similar objects that might be
thrown out. Children must never
be allowed to operate the mower.
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. Do not drive across the
face of a slope, but only straight up
and down. The mower should not
be driven on slopes with a maxi-
mum 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.
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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.
(11b).
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, 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 mecha-
nism 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.
Danger
!
Risk of injury
Do not test, check, service or adjust
the machine while the engine
is running or hot.
Operating times
Observe the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the unit may be used
(if required, ask the appropriate
authorities).
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