MTD 900 Series Original Operating Instructions page 13

English
Check the tyre pressure
Note
For manufacturing reasons, the
tyre pressure can be higher than
necessary.
Check the tyre pressure. Correct

where necessary (see section
"Servicing").
– front: 0.9 bar
– rear: 0.7 bar
Preparing for operation
Park the appliance on a firm level

surface and lock the parking
brake.
Conduct all work with the engine

switched off.
Remove the ignition key.

For all work on moving parts:
Open the bonnet and disconnect

the cable to the spark plug.
Set the driver seat
Fig. 14
Adjust the seat to the desired

position.
Setting the cutter wheels
Fig. 18
The cutter wheels should never
be lower than 6–12 mm above the
ground at the lowest cutter position.
The cutter wheels are not designed
to bear the loads generated by the
cutters and may have to be offset
accordingly.
Starting the engine
Sit in the driver seat.

Switch off cutter deck: Switch off

PTO and lift up cutter deck.
Push the brake pedal down fully

or lock the parking brake.
Move direction of travel lever/

drive lever to "N".
Note
Units with hydrostatic drive are
in the "N" position when the
accelerator is not actuated.
Move throttle to

To cold-start the engine, pull the

choke or move the accelerator
lever to .
10
Turn the ignition key to

the engine is running (attempt
to start the engine for max.
5 seconds, wait 10 seconds
before attempting to start the
engine again). When the engine
is running, set the ignition key
to
Slowly push back the choke.

Return the accelerator lever until

the engine runs smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Move the throttle to the middle

position.
Let the engine run for approx.

20 seconds.
Set ignition key to

Remove the ignition key.

Engage the locking brake before

leaving the appliance.
Driving
Danger
Abrupt takeoff, stopping suddenly,
and driving at excessive speeds
raise the risk of accidents and
can cause damage to the unit.
Never set/adjust the driver's seat
while the unit is moving.
Note
Be especially cautious when
reversing. Never change direction
without first stopping the appliance.
Start the engine as stated.

Move the direction lever to your

choice (on auto drive models
only).
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.
Stopping the appliance
Release the accelerator.

Press the brake pedal until

the appliance is stationary.
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Mowing
Note
– In normal mowing mode
(see Operation, Ignition lock):
Before reversing, switch off and
lift up the cutter deck.
until
.
.
Operating Instructions
– In reverse mowing mode
(see Operation,
Ignition lock): Exercise particular
care when mowing in reverse
and activate only if absolutely
essential.
– Do not change direction when
the appliance is coasting or
driving.
Appliances with hydrostatic
drive
Start the engine as stated.

To ensure adequate power

output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.

Lower the cutters.

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.
Appliances with auto drive
Start the engine as stated.

To ensure adequate power

output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.

Lower the cutters.

Move the direction-of-travel lever

to "F" (forwards).
Release the parking brake: Press

down fully the brake pedal, and
release it.
Engage the drive pedal slowly

to choose the forwards speed.
The appliance starts moving.
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.
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