Tips On Lawn Care - MTD Cub Cadet Operating Manual

Operating Manual
Note
Be particularly careful when
reversing. Never change the
direction of travel without first
bringing the unit to a standstill.
Start the engine as indicated.

Release the parking brake. Press

down fully the brake pedal, and
release it.
Slowly engage the drive pedal

until you have reached the speed
you want.
Note
The forwards and reverse accele-
rator pedal must not be used if the
brake pedal is depressed. This may
damage the gears.
Stopping the unit
Release the accelerator.

Depress brake pedal until the

unit stops.
Mowing
Note
– In normal mowing mode
/ (see Operation,
ignition lock): Before reversing
the machine, switch off and raise
the cutter deck.
– In reverse mowing mode
(see Operation,
ignition lock): Exercise extreme
caution when reverse mowing
and do not activate unless
absolutely necessary.
– Do not change direction when the
appliance is coasting or driving.
Start the engine as indicated.

To ensure adequate power

output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.

Lower the cutter deck.

Release the parking brake.

Press down fully the brake pedal,
and release it.
Slowly depress the forward drive

pedal for forward direction of
travel and speed. The appliance
starts moving.
Information on PTO switch
When the safety lock system has
automatically switched OFF the
appliance (e.g. when reversing with
activated cutters), first switch ON
and then OFF the PTO switch to
release the lock on the clutch.
General information
When adjusting the cutting height
and driving speed, ensure that the
machine is not overloaded.
Depending on the length, type, and
dampness of the grass it may
become necessary to adjust the
cutting height and appliance speed
for the optimum grass catcher
performance.
If blockages occur, reduce the
driving speed and increase the
cutting height.
The best way to mow
Cut the first two rounds so the cut
grass is thrown out sideways into
the middle.
Never allow the grass to grow too

long
Never cut the grass too low.

Drive in a straight line.

Never mow at high speed,

particularly when a mulching kit
or grass catcher is installed.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Note
This appliance is designed to mow
lawns. Do not mow scrub, weeds,
or overlong grass.
Switching off the machine
Stopping the unit:

Release the accelerator press
brake pedal until the appliance is
stationary.
Switching off the cutter deck.
. 
Set the throttle lever into the

middle position.
Raise the cutters to the top.

After 20 seconds set ignition key

to .
Engage the locking brake before

leaving the appliance.
Close fuel tap.

Remove the ignition key.

Pushing the appliance
Fig. 13
Push the appliance only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.

Release both gears:

Pull out both gear
release levers and
press to the right.
Before starting the engine move
back the two gear release levers to
their home positions.
Note
Never tow the appliance.
This can cause serious damage to
the gears.

Tips on lawn care

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
1
approx. 4–5 cm. Only /
3
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
(optional)
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.
Please note the following:
Do not mow wet grass.

Never mow more than max. 2 cm

of the total grass length.
Drive slowly.

Use maximum engine speed
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Clean the mower cover regularly.
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