Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting; Cleaning/Servicing - MTD 769-09284C Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Originales

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
In reverse mowing mode

(see Operation, ig-
nition lock): Exercise extreme
caution when reverse mowing
and do not activate unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Do not change direction when

the mower is coasting or driving.
Start the engine as indicated.

To ensure adequate power out-

put, move the throttle (if fitted)
to .
Release the parking brake:

Fully depress clutch/brake pedal,
push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction-of-travel lever

to "F"/forwards.
Switch on the cutter deck:

– Switch on PTO
Lower the cutter deck.

Slowly release the clutch/brake

pedal, the unit moves off.
General information
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 off the mower
Stop the mower.

Step on the brake pedal and ac-

tuate the parking brake.
Switch off and raise the cutter

deck.
Set throttle (if fitted) to the middle

position.
After 20 seconds set ignition key

to .
Remove the ignition key.

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
Move cutting height adjustment

lever to "1" (cutter deck down).
Remove discharge flap (a).

Attach mulch locking part (b).
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Tips on lawn care

Here are some tips to help you keep
your lawn looking healthy and ensu-
re uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various different
types of grass. If you mow your lawn
frequently, those types of grass
which form strong roots and a firm
turf surface will grow better. If you
only rarely cut the grass, you will en-
courage the development of high-
.
growing types of grass and other
weeds, such as clover and daisies.
The normal height of a lawn is ap-
prox. 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 (for ex-
ample, during a holiday period), cut it
back to its normal height in stages.
Mulching
(using the accessories)
During mowing the grass is cut into
small pieces (approx. 1 cm) and is
left on the ground. A lot of the nutri-
ents in the cut grass are retained for
the benefit of the lawn.
For the best possible result the grass
must always be kept short, see also
section "Mowing".
Observe the following mulching inst-
ructions:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than max. 2 cm
of the total grass length.
– Drive slowly.
– Use maximum engine speed.
– Regularly clean the cutter deck.

Transporting

Drive the mower only short distan-
ces otherwise transport it by vehicle.
Transport the appliance on a vehicle
over greater distances.
Note: The mower is not approved for
public thoroughfares in accordance
with national road legislation (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 mower.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The mode of transport used (e.g.
transport vehicle, loading ramp)
must be in accordance with guideli
nes (refer to the respective opera
ting instructions). During tansport
the mower must be secured
against slipping.
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
The mower must not be tilted when
it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport ve-

hicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the

vehicle.
Manually push the mower in neu-

tral onto the loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake.

Secure the power tool against

slipping.

Cleaning/servicing

!
Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started in
advertently
Protect yourself against injury. Be
fore carrying out any work on this
mower
–
Switch off the engine.
–
Withdraw the ignition key.
–
Actuate the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down.
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot inad
vertently start.
Caution
Do not clean the unit with a high-
pressure cleaner.
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