MTD 13B721SD600 Manual page 16

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Cleaning the cutter deck
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting blades
Wear safety gloves.
Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Warning: Motor damage
The device must not be tilted to an angle greater
than 30°. This might cause fuel to run into the com-
bustion chamber and could lead to engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.
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Clean the cutting compartment with a scrubbing
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brush, hand brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle (according to the
model)
Fig. 9
Place the mower on an even surface free of debris,
stones, etc., and engage the locking brake.
1. Use a commercially available quick-release cou-
pling to attach a water hose. Turn on water.
2. Start the engine.
3. Lower the cutter deck, and switch on for a few
minutes.
4. Switch OFF the cutter deck and engine.
5. Detach the water hose. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the
second cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning process (steps 1 to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top.
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Start the engine, and switch on the cutter deck for
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a few minutes to dry it.
Cleaning the grass catcher
Remove and empty the grass catcher.
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The grass catcher can be cleaned with a powerful
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water jet, for example from a garden hose.
Allow the grass catcher to dry off completely be-
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fore using it again.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions in the engine
manual. At the end of the season, have the mower
inspected and serviced by a service centre.
Caution
Engine oil is hazardous to the environ-
ment
After changing the oil, take the waste oil to a waste
oil collecting point or to a waste disposal company.
Batteries are an environmental hazard
Do not throw used batteries away with domestic
waste. Hand over used batteries to your dealer or to
a waste management company. Remove the battery
before scrapping the mower.
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Using jump leads
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen battery with jump
leads. Ensure that the machines and the jump lead
clips do not touch that the ignitions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the positive ter-
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minal (+) of the flat battery and the donor battery.
Connect the black jump lead first to the negative
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terminal (–) of the donor battery. Connect the
other clip to the frame of the engine block of the
vehicle with the flat battery (as far away from the
battery as possible).
Note
If the donor battery is installed in a vehicle,
this vehicle must not be started during the
jump starting process.
Start the vehicle with the flat battery and actuate
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the parking brake.
Disconnect the jump leads in reverse sequence.
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Tyre pressure
Caution
Never exceed the maximum permitted tyre pressure
(see tyre wall). When pumping up the tyres, do not
stand in front of or over the tyre.
The recommended operating tyre pressure is:
- front: 1.0 bar
- rear: 0.7 bar
Excessive tyre pressure reduces the service life of the
tyres. Always check the tyre pressure before driving.
After 5 operating hours
First engine oil change. See engine manual for
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subsequent intervals. Use the oil channel (op-
tional, Fig. 8) to drain.
After 10 operating hours
Lubricate all rotating and bearing points (operating
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lever, height adjustment of the cutter deck ...) with
several drops of light oil.
Clean battery terminals.
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Every 25 operating hours
Lubricate all blade shafts, tensioning pulleys and
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tensioning pulley holders via the grease nipples
using grease type 251H EP. Arrange for this work
to be carried out by a specialist workshop.
Apply multipurpose grease to the teeth on the
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steering gear.
Lubricate the steering linkage with a few drops of
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light oil.
Cleaning/servicing