Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting - MTD 13B726JD603 Manual

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Stopping the mower
Depress the clutch/brake pedal until the unit
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stops.
Mowing
In normal mode /
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lock): Before reversing the machine, switch off and
raise the cutter deck.
In reverse mowing mode
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ation, ignition lock): Exercise extreme caution
when reverse mowing and do not activate unless
absolutely necessary.
Do not change direction when the mower is
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coasting or driving.
Start the engine as indicated.
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To ensure adequate power output, move the
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throttle to .
Release the parking brake: Fully depress clutch/
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brake pedal, push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction-of-travel lever to "F"/ forwards.
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Switch on the cutter deck:
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- Switch on PTO
Lower the cutter deck.
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Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal, the unit
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moves off.
General
When adjusting the cutting height and travel speed,
ensure that the mower is not overloaded. To ensure
problem-free mowing, the cutting height and driving
speed must be adjusted according to the length,
type and moisture of the clippings. If blockages
occur, reduce the driving speed and increase the
cutting height.
Switching the device off
Stop the mower.
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Step on the brake pedal and actuate the parking
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brake.
Switch off and raise the cutter deck.
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Move the throttle to the middle position.
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After 20 seconds set ignition key to
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Remove the ignition key.
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Note
Leave engine to cool down before placing
the mower in an enclosed space.
Accessories (optional)
Risk of injury from the cutter
Wear safety gloves.
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Mulching
Fig. 6
Accessories: Mulch locking part
Move cutting height adjustment lever to "1" (cutter
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deck down).
Remove the discharge duct (a).
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Attach mulch locking part (b).
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Tips on lawn care

Here are some tips to help you keep your lawn look-
ing healthy and ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various different types of
grass. If you mow more frequently, the grown of
strongly-rooting grasses is favoured resulting in firm
turf. If you only rarely cut the grass, you will encour-
age the development of high-growing types of grass
and other weeds (e.g., clover and daisies).
The normal height of a lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. Only
1/3 of the total height should be mown; therefore
cut 7–8 cm long grass to normal height. Preferably
do not cut the lawn shorter than 4 cm, otherwise the
turf will be damaged in a dry period. If the grass has
grown particularly high (e.g. during a holiday period),
cut it back to its normal height in stages.
Mulching (using the accessories)
With mulching, the grass is cut into small pieces
(approx. 1 cm) during mowing and is left on the
ground. Lots of nutrients in the cut grass are
retained.
For the best possible result the grass must always
be kept short, see also section "Mowing".
Follow the instructions for mulching below:
- Do not mow wet grass.
- Never mow more than max. 2 cm of the total
grass length.
- Mow slowly.
- Use maximum engine speed.
- Clean the cutter deck regularly.

Transporting

Drive the mower only short distances otherwise
transport it by vehicle. Transport the device on a
transport vehicle over long distances.
Note: The mower is not approved for public thor-
oughfares in accordance with national road legisla-
tion (StVO).
Tips on lawn care