Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting - MTD 13BA26JC600 Manual

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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 "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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Set throttle (if fitted) 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.
Mulching
Fig. 6
Accessories: Mulch locking part
Set the cutting height adjustment lever to "1"
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(cutter deck bottom).
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 encourage
the development of high-growing types of grass and
other weeds, such as clover and daisies.
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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
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device.
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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Tips on lawn care