Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD 700 Series Original Operating Instructions

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Release the gear lock (Fig.17a):
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Press lever inwards, then pull
outwards and swivel to the rear.
The lever is engaged in front of
the holder.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Emptying the grass catcher
(depending on model)
See the separate operating instruc-
tions for the grass catcher.

Tips on lawn care

Mowing
A lawn is made up of various diffe-
rent types of grass. If you mow your
lawn frequently, those types of
grass which form strong roots and
a firm turf surface will grow better.
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. Only 1/3 of the
total height should be mown; there-
fore cut 7–8 cm long grass to nor-
mal height.
Preferably do not cut the lawn shor-
ter than 4 cm, otherwise the turf will
be damaged in a dry period.
If the grass has grown particularly
high (for example, during a holiday
period), cut it back to its normal
height in stages.
Mulching
(using the accessories)
During mowing the grass is cut into
small pieces (approx. 1 cm) and is
left on the ground. A lot of the nutri-
ents in the cut grass are retained
for the benefit of the lawn.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section "Mowing".
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Observe the following mulching
instructions:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than max. 2 cm
of the total grass length.
– Drive slowly.
– Use maximum engine speed.
– Regularly clean the cutter deck.

Transporting

If changing location, drive the lawn
tractor short distances only. Trans-
port the appliance on a vehicle over
greater distances.
Note: The mower is not approved
for public thoroughfares in accor-
dance with national road legislation
(StVO).
Short distances
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutter deck causing
damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before

driving the mower.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The mode of transport used (e.g.
transport vehicle, loading ramp)
must be in accordance with guide
lines (refer to the respective opera
ting instructions). During tansport
the mower must be secured
against slipping.
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
The mower must not be tilted when
it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport

vehicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the unit at idling

speed into the loading area (for
units with hydrostatic drive or
automatic drive release the
gear).
Lock the parking brake.

Secure the power tool against

slipping.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors

Cleaning/servicing

Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine,
– Withdraw the ignition key,
– Lock the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down,
– Remove the spark plug
connector on the engine in order
to prevent the engine from
accidentally being started.
Cleaning
Caution
Do not clean the unit with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Clean the unit
If possible, clean the machine

directly after mowing.
Park the mower on firm and level

ground.
Move the direction-of-travel lever

to position "F" or "R" (not availa-
ble on all models).
Lock the parking brake.
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When using the unit in winter, there
is a particularly high risk of rust and
corrosion. After use, always thoro-
ughly clean the mower.
Cleaning the cutter deck
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear safety gloves.
If the unit has more than one cut
ting mechanism, moving one cut
ting mechanism may cause the
other cutting mechanisms to move
as well. Caution when cleaning the
cutters.
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