For Your Safety; General Safety Instructions - MTD j 13 Instrucciones De Uso

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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of your machine . . . . . . 6
Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips on lawn care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transporting the mower . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning/servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Off-season storage . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Information about the engine . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Information on rating plate
These details are very important
as they will not only be needed
for identifying your machine
when ordering replacement parts
but they will also be required
by Customer Service.
You will find the rating plate under
the driving seat. Copy all details
from the rating plate on the
machine into the box below.
This and other information about
the unit can be found on the sepa-
rate CE declaration of conformity
which is a component of this
operating manual.

For your safety

Using the mower correctly
This unit is designed to be used
- as a lawn tractor for mowing
lawns in the house garden
and leisure garden,
- with accessories which are
approved expressly for use
with this lawn tractor,
- according to the descriptions
and safety instructions given
in this operating manual.
Any other use is not as intended.
Improper use is not covered
by the warranty and the manufac-
turer will reject any liability.
The user is liable for all damage
done to third parties and to their
property.
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Unauthorized modifications made
to the mower rule out any liability
on the part of the manufacturer
for damage resulting therefrom.
This mower is not licensed for use
on public roads or for transporting
people.

General safety instructions

Before you use this machine
for the first time, carefully read
all instructions in this guide and
observe them accordingly.
Inform other users how to operate
the machine properly.
Operate the mower only in the
technical condition in which
it has been provided and delivered
by the manufacturer.
Keep this guide in a safe place
where it is readily available when-
ever the machine is used.
If ownership of the mower changes,
hand this guide to the new owner.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified
by the manufacturer.
Therefore use original spare parts
and original accessories only
or spare parts and accessories
authorised by the manufacturer.
Have repair work carried out
by a specialist workshop only.
Before using the mower
Any person intending to use
this machine must not be under
the influence of intoxicants such
as alcohol, drugs or medicines.
Persons under the age of 16 are
not permitted to operate this
machine.
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Before you begin work, make that
you are familiar with all attach-
ments and operating controls
as well as their functions.
Store fuel in approved containers
only and never close to sources
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
of heat (e.g. heaters, stoves or hot-
waterboilers).
Replace the exhaust unit, tank or
fuel cap if they become damaged.
Observe guidelines when connec-
ting towed items or attachments
to the mower. Driving performance,
especially steering, braking capa-
bility, and overall stability are affec-
ted by attachments, towed items,
ballast weights and the weight
of a grass catcher when full.
While you are using the mower
When working with or on the unit,
wear appropriate work clothes
(e.g. safety boots, long trousers,
tight-fitting clothing, goggles and
hearing protection).
Do not operate the machine
if it is not in perfect working order.
Never change the engine settings
preset at the factory.
Do not refill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or if it is still hot.
Only refuel the mower out in the
open. Keep away from naked
flames, avoid generating sparks
and do not smoke.
Make sure that at all times there
are no persons, especially children,
or animals in the working area.
Inspect the ground on which the
mower is going to be used and
remove any loose objects that
could be picked up and thrown
out again by the mower.
In so doing you will not only avoid
injury to persons but also damage
to the mower.
Do not mow on slopes with
an incline greater than 20%.
Working on slopes can be dange-
rous as the mower can tip over
or start to slide. Start off slowly and
brake gently on slopes.
Keep the clutch engaged and
proceed slowly when driving
downhill. Do not travel across
the face of a slope; always drive
straight up and down.
Operate this mower only in daylight
or good artificial light.
The mower is not licensed
for transporting people.
Do not carry passengers.