Cleaning/Servicing - MTD 13BA26JC600 Manual

Cleaning/servicing

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.
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 combustion 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.
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.
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.
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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