Shutting Down The Unit - MTD I 21 Instruction Manual

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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.
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Disconnect the jump leads in reverse sequence.
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
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First engine oil change. See engine manual for
subsequent intervals. Use the oil channel (op-
tional, Fig. 8) to drain.
After 10 operating hours
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Lubricate all rotating and bearing points (operating
lever, height adjustment of the cutter deck ...) with
several drops of light oil.
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Clean battery terminals.
Every 25 operating hours
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Lubricate all blade shafts, tensioning pulleys and
tensioning pulley holders via the grease nipples
using grease type 251H EP. Arrange for this work
to be carried out by a specialist workshop.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the teeth on the
steering gear.
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Lubricate the steering linkage with a few drops of
light oil.
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Lubricate the wheel bearings and front wheel axes
with a multipurpose grease applied to the grease
nipples.
Every 50 operating hours
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Dirt and grass remnants must be removed from
the drive gear by a specialist workshop.
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If required
Charge the battery
If you are not using the device for a prolonged
period, removal of the battery from the device and
charging prior to storage is recommended, as well
as every 2 months during storage, and before start-
ing up the device again.
Note
Follow the instructions in the operating man-
ual for your battery charger.
Replace fuses
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Replace defective fuses only with ones of an
equal rating.
Once a season
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Apply multipurpose grease to the teeth on the
steering gear.
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Lubricate the steering linkage with a few drops of
light oil.
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Lubricate all rotating and bearing points (operating
lever, height adjustment of the cutter deck ...) with
several drops of light oil.
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Clean the spark plug and check the gap between
the electrodes or replace the plug. See engine
handbook.
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The rear axles must be lubricated with a spe-
cial-purpose (water-repellent) grease in a spe-
cialist workshop.
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The cutting blade must be sharpened or replaced
by a specialist workshop.

Shutting down the unit

Caution
Material damage to the device
Only store the mower once the engine has cooled in
a clean and dry room or area.
During prolonged storage, e.g. in winter, ensure that
the device is protected against rust.
After the season or if the device will not be used for
more than a month:
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Clean the mower and grass catcher attachment.
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Wipe all metal parts with an oily rag or spray them
with oil to protect them from rust.
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Charge battery with a battery charger.
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When shutting down the appliance for the winter,
remove the battery, charge it and store in a dry/cool
location (protected from frost). Charge the battery
every 4–6 weeks as well as before re-installing it.
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Drain the fuel (outdoors only) and shut down the
engine as described in the engine manual.
Inflate tyres according to the specifications on the
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tyre walls. If tyres have no specifications on the
tyre walls, inflate to a pressure of 0.9 bar.
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Store the mower in a clean, dry room.
Shutting down the unit