MTD 53SPBS Manual De Instrucciones página 11

Operating instructions – Lawnmower with IC engine
Devices with grass catchers:
– If you remove the grass catcher,
you or other persons might get
injured due to ejected, mowed
materials or foreign bodies.
Never empty the grass catcher
while the engine is running.
Switch off the device.
Danger of asphyxiation due to
carbon monoxide poisoning.
– Run the internal combustion
engine outdoors only.
Danger of explosion and fire
– Petrol vapours are explosive and
petrol is highly flammable.
– Fill with fuel before starting the
engine. Keep the tank closed
while the engine is running or still
hot.
– Before refuelling, switch off the
engine and wait until it has
cooled down. Prevent naked
flames and spark formation, and
do not smoke. Refuel the mower
outdoors only.
– If fuel has overflowed, do not
start the engine. Remove unit
from the fuel-contaminated area
and wait until the fuel vapours
have evaporated.
– To avoid fire hazard, please keep
the following parts free of grass
and escaping oil:
– Engine
– Exhaust
– Batteries / accumulators
– Petrol tank.
Danger of stumbling
– Operate the mower at walking
speed only.
Caution
Damage to the device.
– Stones, branches or similar
objects lying about may damage
the unit and its mode of
operation. Remove all objects
from the appliance's path before
every use.
– Do not operate the device if it is
not in perfect working order.
Before operating the device,
always carry out a visual
inspection. Check in particular
the safety equipment, controls
and screw connections for
damage and secure attachment.
Replace damaged parts before
operating.
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the machine may be used
(if required, contact your local
authority).
Location details
Specified positions on the
appliance (e.g. on the left, on the
right) are always seen from the
steering handle in the working
direction of the appliance.
Before starting up the device
for the first time
Filling the engine with oil
Caution
For reasons of transportation the
device is delivered without engine oil.
Therefore, you must fill the

engine with oil before putting into
operation for the first time.
Always adjust machine
before using
Risk of injury
!
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine,
– Remove the ignition key (if used),
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down,
– Remove the spark plug
connector on the engine in order
to prevent the engine from
accidentally being started,
Hang the grass catcher
(only for device with grass
catchers)
Fig. 8
Lift up the discharge flap and

attach the grass catcher.
Set the cutting height
Caution
Select cutting height for uneven
terrain to prevent the cutter from
ever coming into contact with the
ground.
Fig. 2
Set the cutting height of the grass
as required.
Setting option (depending on
model) from approx. 3 cm to
maximum 9 cm.
Advance or push back the lever of

the central vertical adjustment and
snap into place in the position
required.
Fill up with fuel and check the
oil level
Fill up with lead-free petrol (see

engine manual).
Fill fuel tank up to max. 2 cm

below the lower edge of the inlet
nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.

Check oil level and, if required,

top up (see Engine manual).
Starting the engine
Fig. 3
Danger
!
To prevent injury:
– do not start the engine when you
are standing in front of the
ejector;
– Keep hands and feet well away
from the cutting blade;
– never place your hands, feet, or
other parts of the body near
rotating parts; Always keep away
from the ejector.
Before starting the engine,
disengage the clutches for all
cutters and drives.
Do not tip the device when starting.
Keep the device on an even
surface with little or the shortest
possible grass.
Information about the engine
Observe the information in the
engine manual.
– Some models have no throttle
and the speed is adjusted
automatically. The engine
always runs at optimum speed.
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