Assembling The Appliance - MTD 900 Series Original Operating Instructions

English
When getting on and
off, never step on the
cutter deck.
Beware of hot
surface!
Remove the battery before tilting
the unit.
If operating with an attached trailer,
do not exceed the following
maximum values:
Max. gradient
Max. support load on the
trailer coupling
Max. trailer load
(trailer and load)
The unit must not be operated
without the attached discharge
flap or the mulch locking part.
Keep these symbols visible on the
appliance.
Symbols used in these
instructions
The following symbols are used
in these instructions:
Danger
Your attention is drawn to dangers
in connection with the action
described and through which
there is 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.
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Note
Points out important information
and tips concerning application.
Details concerning position
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.
Note concerning the
disposal of packaging
Any waste packaging or waste
appliances etc. which accumulate
should be disposed of according
to the local regulations.

Assembling the appliance

Commissioning the battery
Fig. 2
Danger
14%
Risk of poisoning and injury from
battery acid
25 kg
Wear protective goggles and
gloves. Prevent battery acid from
180 kg
coming into contact with skin.
Should battery acid splash into
your face or eyes, wash immedia-
tely with cold water and consult
a doctor. Should you inadvertently
swallow battery acid, drink plenty
of water and consult a doctor
immediately. Keep batteries out of
the reach of children. Never tilt the
battery; the 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 due to battery acid
and battery acid gases
Immediately clean parts of the
appliance upon which battery acid
has been sprayed. Battery has
a corrosive effect. Do not smoke
and keep burning and hot objects
away. Store batteries in rooms
which are well ventilated and dry.
There is a risk of a possible short
circuit when working with the
battery. Do not place any tools or
metal objects on the battery.
Operating Instructions
Note
The battery is situated under the
passenger seat.
If a "maintenance-free/sealed"
battery (type 1) is supplied
(Battery without filler plugs)
The battery is filled with battery
acid and is sealed at the factory.
However, even a "maintenance-
free" battery requires maintenance
if it is to have a longer service life.
Keep the battery clean.

Avoid tipping the battery.

Electrolyte fluid leaks from
a 'sealed' battery, if it is tipped.
Before using the battery for

the first time, charge it using
a battery charger (max. charging
current 12 Volt/6 Ampere) for
1 to 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).
If an empty battery (type 2)
is supplied
(Battery with filler plugs)
Fig. 2a–c
Remove the filler plugs of the

battery cells (Fig. 2b).
Fill each cell slowly with battery

acid up to 1 cm below the filling
opening.
Let the lead in the battery absorb

the battery acid for thirty minutes.
Check the level of the battery

acid, add more if necessary.
Before using the battery for

the first time, charge it using
a battery charger (max. charging
current 12 Volt/6 Ampere) for
2 to 6 hours. After charging the
battery, first pull out the battery
charger plug, then disconnect
the battery (see also operating
instructions for the battery
charger).
Re-insert the filler plugs of the

battery cells.
Install the battery in the

appliance.
Remove the strip seal from the

battery vent. Connect the venting
hose so that the free end points
downwards in the appliance.
The hose must always allow
free passage! (Fig. 2c)