Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD 13B721SD600 Manual

Tips on lawn care

Note
If the mulching accessories include a special
mulching blade (depending on model), it
may be fitted by a specialist company only
(tightening torque 122 Nm).
Note
Due to the safety interlock system, the
grass catcher (a) must also be attached
when mowing with side discharge or when
mulching.
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 mow the grass, you will
encourage 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 cut more than 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).
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.
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Long distances
Warning: Transport damages
The mode of transport used (e.g. transport vehicle,
loading ramp) must be in accordance with guide-
lines (refer to the respective operating instructions).
During transport the device must be secured against
slipping.
Environmental hazard due to leaked fuel
The device must not be tilted when it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport vehicle.
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Attach the loading ramp to the vehicle.
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Manually push the mower in neutral onto the
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loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake.
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Secure the power tool against slipping.
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Cleaning/servicing

Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started inadver-
tently
Protect yourself against injury. Before all work on
this device.
- Switch off the engine.
- Withdraw the ignition key.
- Actuate the parking brake.
- Wait until all moving parts have come to a stand-
still; the engine must have cooled down.
- Pull the spark plug connector off the engine so
that the engine cannot inadvertently start.
Caution
Do not clean the device with a high-pressure
cleaner.
Cleaning
Note
After use, always thoroughly clean the
mower.
- Park the mower on firm and level ground.
- Actuate the parking brake.
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