Operation - MTD 769-09284C Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Originales

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
3 Lever for speed settings/par-
king brake
Speed (fig. 3a):
Low speed
= Lever on "1".
High speed = lever to "6" or "7"
(optional).
Increase speed
= Adjust drive positions without
actuating the clutch/brake pedal.
Reduce speed
= Adjust drive positions by actu-
ating the clutch/brake pedal (de-
press halfway).
Parking brake (fig. 3b):
Actuate the parking brake:
Fully depress clutch/brake pe-
dal, push lever for speed setting
to .
Release the parking brake:
Fully depress clutch/brake pe-
dal, push lever to a speed set-
ting.
4 Direction-of-travel lever
Do not make any adjustments
until the unit is at a standstill.
To do this, fully depress and hold
down the brake pedal.
Forwards = Lever to "F/ "
Idling = Lever to "N"
Reverse = Lever to "R/ "
5 Discharge flap
6 Cutting height adjustment lever
Using the lever set the different
cutting height levels (1 to max. 5
– depending on model).
Level 1 = Lowest cutting height –
cutter deck all the way down.
Level 5* = Highest cutting height
– cutter deck all the way up.
(* Depending on model. Highest
number corresponds to the high-
est cutting height.)
7 PTO lever
The PTO lever mechanically
switches the cutter deck on and
off.
Switch off the cutter deck
= Press lever out of recess and
pull all the way backwards.
Switch on the cutter deck
= Slowly press lever forwards
and engage in recess.
8 Fuel cap
Refuel
9 Oil filler neck
Top up the oil and check the oil
level
10 Throttle (depending on model)
Set engine speed continuously.
Fast engine speed =
Slow engine speed =
11 Choke (depending on model)
To start a cold engine, pull out
the choke (11a) or set the throttle
to position (11b).
12 Can holder
13 Battery
14 Battery charging socket
(depending on model)
For the connection of an optio-
nally available battery charger.
15 Trailer coupling
(depending on model)

Operation

Follow the instructions in the engine
handbook!
!
Danger
Risk of injury
No person, especially children,
and/or animals should be allowed
to stand close to the mower while it
is in use. They could be injured by
stones or similar objects that might
be thrown out. Children must never
be allowed to operate the mower.
Never empty the grass catcher at
tachment while the cutter deck is
running.
Be particularly careful when mo
wing in reverse gear (mowers with
OCR switch). There must be nobo
dy in the working area of the unit.
While emptying the grass catcher
attachment, you or other persons
may be injured by ejected clip
pings.
When mowing on steep slopes,
there is a risk of the mower tipping
over and you could be injured as a
result. Do not drive across the face
of a slope, but only straight up and
down. The mower should not be
driven on slopes with a maximum
incline greater than 20%. Do not
turn the mower round while you are
still on the slope.
If the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction
and overturn. Only cut the grass
when the ground is dry.
Excessive speed can increase the
risk of an accident.
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When mowing closed to the lawn
.
edges, maintain a safe distance at
all times e.g. close to particularly
steep slopes, trees, bushes and
hedges.
Pay particular attention when you
are travelling in reverse while mo
wing at the same time.
Inspect the ground on which the
mower is going to be used and re
move any loose objects that could
be picked up and thrown out again
by the mower.
If the cutter strikes a foreign object
(e.g. stone) or if the mower starts
vibrating unusually: Immediately
switch off the engine. Before conti
nuing to use the mower, have it
checked for damage by a specialist
workshop.
When rotary mowing, never stand
in front of the grass discharge ope
nings.
Never place your hands or feet on
or under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key and the spark-plug
before loosening obst
connector
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ructions or removing blockages
from the discharge channel.
Do not use the mower in adverse
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weather conditions, e.g. if there is a
risk of rain or a storm.
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Danger of carbon monoxide asphy
xiation
Run the internal combustion engine
outdoors only.
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Danger of explosion and risk of fire
Petrol vapour is explosive and pet
rol itself is extremely flammable.
Fill up will petrol before you start
the engine. Do not remove the fuel
cap while the engine is running or if
it is still hot.
Fill the fuel tank only after the engi
ne has been switched off and allo
wed to cool down. Prevent naked
flames, formation of sparks, and do
not smoke. Only refuel the mower
outside.
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