MTD 13BA26JC600 Manual page 13

Operation
Before operating the unit, always
Check:
all guards,
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the engine oil level (see engine manual),
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The fuel level,
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the tyre pressure,
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ventilation slots in the engine area for dirt and
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grass clippings.
Fill up with fuel and check the oil level
Fig. 5
Note
The engine has already been filled with oil at
the factory - please check the oil; if required
refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol. See engine manual.
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Fill fuel tank up to max. 2.5 cm below the lower
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edge of the inlet nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.
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Check the oil level. The oil level must be between
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the "Full/Max." and "Add/Min." mark (Also see
engine manual).
Check tyre pressure
Note
For production reasons the tyre pressure
may be higher than required.
Check tyre pressure. If required, correct (see
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section "Maintenance"):
- front: 1.0 bar
- rear: 0.7 bar
Adjusting the driver's seat
Fig. 2
Move seat to the required position.
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Starting the engine
Note
Observe the information in the engine
manual.
- Some models have no throttle and the speed is
adjusted automatically. The engine always runs at
optimum speed.
- Some models have no choke and no primer. The
engine is automatically set to the particular start-
ing process.
Turn on the fuel tap (if fitted – see engine manual).
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Sit on the driver's seat.
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Switch off and raise the cutter deck:
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- Move PTO lever to the Off position
- Set cutting height adjustment lever to "5" (cutter
deck up).
Actuate the parking brake.
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Move direction of travel lever to "N".
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Move the throttle (if fitted) to
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If the engine is cold, pull out the choke (if fitted) or
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set the throttle (if fitted) to
Turn the ignition key to
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ning (start attempt max. 5 seconds, wait 10 sec-
onds before the next attempt). When the engine is
running, set the ignition key to
As soon as the engine is running, slowly push
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back the choke/throttle (if available) until the en-
gine is running smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Set throttle (if fitted) to the middle position.
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Leave the engine running for approx. 20 seconds.
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Set ignition key to
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Remove the ignition key.
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Before leaving the mower, actuate the parking
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brake.
Driving
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.
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: Fully depress clutch/
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brake pedal, push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction of travel lever to the corre-
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sponding position.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal, the unit
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moves off.
Stopping the mower
Depress the clutch/brake pedal until the unit
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stops.
Mowing
In normal mode
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nition 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 (if fitted) to
until the engine is run-
.
Danger
Caution! Damage to the device.
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