Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting The Appliance; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD 900 Series Original Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Drive in a straight line.
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Never mow at high speed,
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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.
Switching off the machine
Stopping the appliance: Release

the accelerator press brake
pedal until the appliance is
stationary.
Switch off the cutter deck.
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Set the throttle lever into the

middle position.
Raise the cutters to the top.
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Set the ignition key to "

after twenty seconds.
Engage the locking brake

before leaving the appliance.
Remove the ignition key.
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Pushing units with
hydrostatic drive
Fig. 11
Push the appliance only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.

Releasing the gears

(depending on model):
– Pull out lever and press down
(Fig. 11a).
or
– Pull out lever and press up
(Fig. 11b).
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.

Tips on lawn care

Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass
types. Frequent mowing promotes
the growth of grass, resulting in
strong roots and a firm sward.
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
approx. 4–5 cm. The grass should
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only be cut back by
overall height at any one time.
Try not to cut the grass shorter than
4 cm, otherwise the lawn will suffer
during dry periods. If the grass
has grown particularly high (for
example, during a holiday period),
cut it back to its normal height in
several stages.
Mulching with accessory
(optional)
The grass is chopped up fine
(approx. 1 cm) during mowing
and is left on the lawn. The lawn
therefore retains a lot of nutrients.
Please note the following:
Do not mow wet grass.
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Never mow more than max. 2 cm
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of the total grass length.
Drive slowly.
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Have the engine at max. rpm.
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" Clean the mower cover regularly.
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Note
Attach mulching accessory
depending on the model.
Assembly examples in Fig. 21.
Transporting
the appliance
If changing location, drive the lawn
tractor short distances only.
otherwise transport it by vehicle.
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.
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
/ rd of the
against slipping.
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Environmental hazard from leaking
fuel
The appliance must not be tilted
when it is transported.
Have the transporting vehicle

ready.
Lay the loading ramp to the

transporting vehicle.
With the unit in free-wheel, push

it up onto the transporting vehicle
(disengage the transmission in
the case of units with hydrostatic
drive).
Lock the parking brake.
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Secure the machine to prevent

it from moving.

Cleaning/Servicing

Danger
Risk of injury through the engine
being unintentionally started.
Protect yourself from injury.
Before all work on this unit
– turn the engine off,
– remove 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
Cleaning the machine
Warning
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner
for cleaning the vehicle.
If possible, clean the machine
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directly after mowing.
Park the unit on a solid, even

surface.
Lock the parking brake.
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Note
There is a particularly high risk of
rust and other corrosion when the
appliance is used in the winter.
Clean the appliance thoroughly
after every use.
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