Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting The Mower; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD j 13 Instrucciones De Uso

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Accessories (optional)
Risk of injury from the cutter
!
Wear safety gloves.
Mulching
Fig. 6
Accessories: Mulch locking part
Move cutting height adjustment

lever to "1" (cutter deck down).
Remove discharge flap (a).

Attach mulch locking part (b).
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Tips on lawn care

Here are some tips to help you
keep your lawn looking healthy and
ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various
different types of grass. If you mow
your lawn frequently, those types of
grass which form strong roots and
a firm turf surface will grow better. 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
height should be mown; therefore
cut 7–8 cm long grass to normal
height. Preferably do not cut the
lawn shorter than 4 cm, otherwise
the sward will be damaged in a dry
period. If the grass has grown
particularly high (for example,
during a holiday period), cut it back
to its normal height in several
stages.
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
nutrients 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 cutter deck.

Transporting the mower

Drive the machine only short
distances otherwise transport
it by vehicle. Use a transportation
vehicle for greater distances.
Note: The mower is not approved
for public thoroughfares in
accordance with StVO.
Short distances
Danger
!
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutting mechanism
causing damage.
Always switch off the cutting

mechanism before moving
the mower.
Long distances
Warning
Transport damages
The mode of transport used
(e.g. transport vehicle, loading
ramp) must be used in accordance
with guidelines (refer to the respec-
tive operating instructions).
When transporting, secure
1
the mower against slipping.
/ of the total
3
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
Do not transport the mower
in a tilted position.
Prepare a suitable transport

vehicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the machine in

neutral onto the loading ramp.
Actuate the parking brake,

Secure the machine to prevent

it from moving.

Cleaning/servicing

Danger
!
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work
on the mower
– switch off the engine,
– withdraw the ignition key,
– actuate the parking brake,
– wait until all moving parts have
come to rest and the engine has
fully cooled,
– pull off the cap of the spark plug
so that the engine cannot
inadvertently start.
Warning
Do not clean the machine with
a high-pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the mower
Note
After use, always thoroughly clean
the unit.
Place the machine on firm, level

ground.
actuate the parking brake,

Cleaning the cutting
mechanism
Danger
!
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blade
Wear protective gloves.
Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Warning
Damage to engine
The mower must not be tilted
to an angle greater than 30°.
This might cause fuel to run into
the combustion chamber and
could lead to engine damage.
Raise the cutting mechanism

fully.
Clean the cutting compartment

with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Maintenance
Follow the maintenance instruc-
tions in the engine handbook.
A the end of the season have
the unit inspected and serviced
by a repair shop.
Warning
Environmental hazard caused
by engine oil
Waste oil resulting from a routine
oil change should be taken
to an approved collection point
or specialist disposal company.
Batteries are an environmental
hazard
Do not throw used batteries into the
household refuse. Hand over used
batteries to your dealer or to
a waste management company.
Remove the battery before scrap-
ping the unit.
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