Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; General Information - MTD j 13 Instrucciones De Uso

English
Before operating the unit,
always
Check:
all guards,

the engine oil level

(see engine manual),
the fuel level,

the tyre pressure,

ventilation slots in the engine

area for dirt and grass clippings.
Filling up with fuel and checking
the oil level
Fig. 5
Note
The engine has already been filled
with oil at the factory – please
check and, if required, refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol.

See engine manual.
Fill fuel tank up to max. 2.5 cm

below the lower edge of the
inlet nozzle.
Replace the fuel cap and ensure

that it is secure.
Check the oil level. The oil level

must be between the "Full/Max."
and "Add/Min." marks
(See also engine handbook).
Check tyre pressure
Note
For production reasons the tyre
pressure may be higher than
required.
Check tyre pressure.

If required, correct
(see section "Maintenance"):
– Front: 1.0 bar
– Rear: 0.7 bar
Adjusting the seat
Fig. 2
Move seat to the required posi-

tion.

Starting the engine

Information about the engine
Observe the information
in the engine manual.
– Some models do not have
an throttle. The engine speed
is set automatically.
The engine always runs
at the optimal engine speed.
– Some models have no choke
and no primer.
The engine is automatically set
to the particular starting process.
8
Turn on the fuel tap (if fitted –

see engine manual).
Sit on the driver's seat.

Switch off and raise the cutter

deck:
– Move PTO lever to the Off
position .
– Set cutting height adjustment
lever to "5" (cutter deck up).
Actuate the parking brake,

Move direction of travel lever

to "N".
Move the throttle (if fitted) to

If the engine is cold, pull out

the choke (if fitted) or set
the throttle (if fitted) to
Turn the ignition key to

the engine is running (start
attempt max. 5 seconds, wait
10 seconds before the next
attempt).
When the engine is running,
set the ignition key to
As soon as the engine is running,

slowly push back the choke/
throttle (if fitted) until the engine
is running quietly.

Stopping the engine

Set throttle (if fitted) to the middle

position.
Leave the engine running

for approx. 20 seconds.
Turn the ignition key to

Remove the ignition key.

Before leaving the machine,

actuate the parking brake.
Driving
Danger
!
Abrupt starting, sudden stopping,
and driving at an excessively
high speed increases the risk
of accidents and may damage
the unit. Be particularly careful
when reversing.
Warning Damage to the unit.
Never change the direction of travel
without first bringing the unit
to a standstill.
Start the engine as indicated.

Release the parking brake.

Fully depress clutch/brake pedal,
push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction of travel lever

to the corresponding position.
Slowly release the clutch/brake

pedal, the unit moves off.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Stopping the unit
Depress the clutch/brake pedal

until the unit stops.
Mowing
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter deck.
Note
If you reverse while the mower
deck is switched on, the engine
switches off automatically.
Start the engine as indicated.

.
To ensure adequate power

output, move the throttle
(if fitted) to
.
Release the parking brake.

until
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
/I.
Lower the cutter deck.

Slowly release the clutch/brake

pedal, the unit moves off.

General information

When adjusting the cutting height
and driving speed, ensure that
the machine is not overloaded.
To ensure problem-free mowing,
the cutting height and driving speed
must be adjusted according
/0.
to the length, type and moisture
of the clippings. If blockages occur,
reduce the driving speed and
increase the cutting height.
Switching off the machine
Stopp the unit.

Step on the brake pedal and

actuate 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 unit in closed room.
.
.
/"0".