Assembly - MTD Cub Cadet Operating Manual

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Never ride straight up
or down an incline,
but always across it.
Warning!
Danger of explosion.
Battery acid/
Risk of chemical
burns.
Beware of hot
surface!
Before beginning any
work on this machine,
remove the ignition
key and observe all
information contained
in this guide.
When getting on and
off, never step on the
cutter deck!
If operating with an attached trailer,
do not exceed the following
maximum values:
Max. gradient ........................... 9%
Max. support load
on the trailer coupling............22 kg
Max. trailer load
(trailer and load)................. 225 kg
The unit may be operated with the
attached discharge flap or the
mulch locking part only.
Make sure that the symbols on the
mower are legible at all times.
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Symbols in the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used in
this guide:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated with
the task you are undertaking at the
time which constitute a danger to
persons.
Warning
Draws your attention to potential
hazards associated with the task
you are undertaking at the time
which could result in damage to the
mower.
Note
Indicates important information and
application tips.
Location specification
Where a position on, or in relation
to, the unit is described (e.g. left,
right), this is always from the
perspective of the driver, sitting on
the driver seat and facing forward.
Disposal information
Dispose of packaging, old units,
etc. in accordance with local
regulations.

Assembly

Note
To be able to move the tractor
manually, the gear release lever
must be in the appropriate position.
See section „Control and display
elements – gear release".
Preparing the battery
Danger
Risk of poisoning and injury from
battery acid
Wear safety goggles and protective
gloves. Do not allow battery acid to
come into contact with skin.
If you get battery acid on your face
or in your eyes, wash off immedia-
tely with cold water and consult a
doctor. If you accidentally swallow
battery acid, drink plenty of water
and consult a doctor immediately.
Operating Manual
Store batteries out of the reach of
children. Never tilt the battery, as
battery acid may run out.
Bring the remaining, unused
battery acid to your dealer or to a
waste disposal company.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and
corrosion caused by battery acid
and gases emitted by battery acid
Immediately clean parts of the unit
splashed by battery acid. Battery
acid is corrosive.
Do not smoke, keep burning and
hot objects away. Charge batteries
in a well ventilated and dry room
only.
Possible short-circuit when working
on the battery. Do not place any
tools or metal objects on the
battery.
Note
The battery is situated under the
passenger seat.
Fig. 2a
The battery is filled with battery
acid and sealed at the factory. But
even a „maintenance-free" battery
needs servicing to ensure it has a
certain service life.
Keep the battery clean.

Avoid tilting the battery.

Electrolyte liquid will run out of
even a "sealed" battery if it is
tilted.
Before using the unit for the first

time, charge the battery with a
battery charger (maximum
charging current 12 volts, 6 amps)
for 1–2 hours. After charging the
battery, first pull out the battery
charger plug, then disconnect the
battery (see also operating
instructions for the battery
charger).
Warning
Disconnect and connect the battery
in the correct sequence.
Fitting:
First connect the red cable

(+/positive pole) and then the
black cable (–/negative pole).
Removal:
First disconnect the black cable

(–/negative pole) and then the
red cable (+/positive pole).