MTD 13B721SD600 Manual page 14

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Driving
Danger
Abrupt starting, sudden stopping, and driving at an
excessively high speed increases the risk of acci-
dents and may damage the device. Be particularly
careful when reversing. Never set/adjust the driver's
seat while the unit is moving.
Caution! Damage to the device.
Never change the direction of travel without first
bringing the mower to a standstill.
Start the engine as indicated.
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Release the parking brake: Push the brake pedal
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down fully, push the lever to
Slowly engage the accelerator pedal until you
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have reached the speed you want.
Stopping the mower
Release the accelerator pedal.
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Depress brake pedal until the mower stops.
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Mowing
In normal mode
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tion lock): Before reversing the machine, switch off
and raise the cutter deck.
In reverse mowing mode
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eration, 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: Push the brake pedal
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down fully, push the lever to
Switch on the cutter deck:
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- Switch on PTO
Lower the cutter deck.
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Select forward drive and speed with the acceler-
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ator pedal (depress slowly). The device moves
forwards.
Emptying the grass catcher
If there are clippings left on the ground:
Stop the mower.
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Actuate the parking brake.
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Switch off the cutting mechanism.
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Fig. 10a
Pull grass catcher upwards using the rear handle
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and empty.
or
Fig. 10b
Stop the engine and wait until all moving parts
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have come to a standstill.
Remove the grass catcher.
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Empty out the contents.
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Re-attach the grass catcher.
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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.
Pushing the device
Push the mower only when the engine is switched
OFF.
Release the gear (Fig.11): Pull out the lever, and
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press it down
Return the gear lock lever before restarting the
engine.
Accessories (optional)
Risk of injury from the cutter
Wear safety gloves.
Fig. 6
Mowing with side discharge
Accessories: Discharge flap (c)
Move cutting height adjustment lever to "1" (cutter
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deck down).
Remove discharge duct (b).
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Attach deflector flap (c).
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Mulching
Accessories: Mulch locking part (d)
Set the cutting height adjustment lever to "1"
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(cutter deck bottom).
Remove discharge duct (b).
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Fit mulch locking part (d).
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Operation
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