Cleaning/Servicing - MTD I 21 Instruction Manual

Cleaning/servicing

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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mower.
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.
Never change the direction of travel without first
bringing the mower to a standstill.
Environmental hazard due to leaked fuel
The device must not be tilted when it is transported.
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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
loading surface.
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Actuate the parking brake.
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Secure the power tool against slipping.
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 com-
bustion chamber and could lead to engine damage.
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Raise the cutter deck fully.
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Clean the cutting compartment with a scrubbing
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):
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Raise the cutters to the top.
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Start the engine, and switch on the cutter deck for
a few minutes to dry it.
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.
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Connect the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the flat battery and the donor battery.
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