MTD WCM 84 E User Manual page 15

Operating instructions – Lawn mower with combustion engine
Transporting
Drive the machine only short
distances 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
!
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutting mechanism
causing damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before

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
guidelines (refer to the respective
operating instructions). During
transportation the appliance must
be secured against slipping.
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
The appliance must not be tilted
when it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport

vehicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the mower in

neutral onto the loading surface.
Secure the power tool against

slipping.
Cleaning/servicing
!
Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine,
– Remove the ignition key (if used),
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down,
– Remove the spark plug
connector on the engine in order
to prevent the engine from
accidentally being started.
Cleaning
Clean the unit
Caution
Do not clean the unit with a high-
pressure cleaner.
If possible, clean the machine

directly after mowing.
Park the mower on firm and level

ground.
Cleaning the cutter deck
!
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear protective gloves.
If the unit has more than one
cutting mechanism, moving one
cutting mechanism may cause the
other cutting mechanisms to move
as well. Caution when cleaning the
cutters.
Caution
Engine damage
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 cutter deck fully.

Clean the cutting compartment

with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(optional)
Fig. 18
Park the appliance on flat ground
free of debris, stones, etc.
1. Use a commercially available
quick-release coupling to attach
a water hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Switch on the mower deck for
several minutes.
4. Switch OFF the cutters and
engine.
5. Remove the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second
cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning
(steps 1 to 5):
Start the engine, and switch ON

the cutters for a few minutes to
dry them.
Cleaning the grass sack
(only in the case of appliances with
grass catchers)
The easiest time to clean the grass
catcher is immediately after
mowing.
Detach and empty the grass

sack.
The grass catcher may be

cleaned with a powerful jet of
water (garden hose).
Allow the grass sack to dry out

thoroughly before using it again.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions
in the engine manual.
At the end of the season have the
mower inspected and serviced by a
specialist workshop.
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