Transporting The Mower; Cleaning/Servicing; Cleaning The Mower - MTD Cub Cadet Operating Manual

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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.
Before driving, move the cutter

deck to the highest position
or to the transport position "T".
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
respective operating instructions).
When transporting, secure the
mower against slipping.
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.
Release gears beforehand. To
do this, pull out both gear release
levers (13, Fig. 1; near each back
wheel) and then press them to
the right.
Lock the parking brake.

Secure the machine to prevent it

from moving.
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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,
– lock the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to rest and the engine has
fully cooled,
– Remove the spark plug
connector on the engine in order
to prevent the engine from
accidentally being started.

Cleaning the mower

Clean the unit
Warning
Do not clean the machine with a
high-pressure cleaner.
If possible, clean the machine

directly after mowing.
Place the machine on firm, level

ground.
Lock the parking brake.

Cleaning the cutting
mechanism
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.
Warning
Damage to engine
The mower must not be tilted to an
angle greater than 30°. This might
cause fuel to run into the com-
bustion chamber and could lead to
engine damage.
Raise the cutting mechanism

fully.
Clean the cutting compartment

with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Operating Manual
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(optional)
Fig. 19
Place the appliance on an even
surface free of debris, stones, etc.,
and engage the locking brake.
1. Use a commercially available
quick-release coupling to attach
a water hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Lower the cutters, and switch ON
for a few minutes.
4. Switch OFF the cutters and
engine.
5. Detach the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second
cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning (steps 1 to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top,

start the engine, and switch ON

the cutters for a few minutes to
dry them.
Maintenance
Follow the maintenance instruc-
tions in the engine handbook.
At 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
scrapping the unit.
Using jump leads
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen
battery with jump leads.
Ensure that the units and the jump
lead clips do not touch each other
and that the ignitions are switched
off.
Connect the red jump lead to the

positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery and the donor battery.