User manual MTD 53 SPB HW

[. . . ] Before using the appliance, check ­ whether the grass catcher works and the deflector closes correctly. ­ check for any wearing or damage to the cutters, fastening pins, and the whole cutter unit. All worn or damaged parts must be replaced in sets at a specialist workshop in order to rule out imbalances. Spare parts must fulfil the requirements laid down by the manufacturer. [. . . ] Appliances without electric starter Figure 5E Stand behind lawn mower ­ Press and hold safety hoop. Slowly pull the starter cable grip until you feel resistance, and then pull quickly and strongly. Do not let the starter cable grip snap back, but let it return slowly. For appliances with electric starter: Figure 5D Disconnect charger from power supply and unit. Turn the key on the dashboard to the right and hold until the engine starts (each start attempt should be a maximum of 5 seconds. Note: If units feature electric starter, the engine (depending on model) can also be started manually with the pull-starter handle. When the engine is running: After starting the engine (depending on the model): ­ return the choke (if fitted) or ­ move the accelerator lever (if fitted) between /max and /min so that the engine can warm up briefly. Note If you need more information about operating the engine, please refer to the engine manual. Locking front wheels (only units with lockable front wheels) Figure 4 Lock wheels to drive straight ahead ­ set the wheels in forward position and put hoop into large hole. Wheels are freely movable ­ put clamp into large hole. Filling with petrol and checking oil level Fill petrol tank with regular unleaded petrol. Check oil level and, if required, top up (see Engine manual). Stopping the engine Figure 7 Bring throttle (if available) into position /min. The engine and the cutting tool stop after a short time. Starting the engine Figure 5 !a~åÖÉê qç=éêÉîÉåí=áåàìêóW Ó Çç=åçí=ëí~êí=íÜÉ=ÉåÖáåÉ=ïÜÉå=óçì= ~êÉ=ëí~åÇáåÖ=áå=Ñêçåí=çÑ=íÜÉ=ÉàÉÅíçêX Ó hÉÉé=Ü~åÇë=~åÇ=ÑÉÉí=ïÉää=~ï~ó= Ñêçã=íÜÉ=ÅìííáåÖ=Ää~ÇÉX Ó åÉîÉê=éä~ÅÉ=óçìê=Ü~åÇëI=ÑÉÉíI= çê çíÜÉê=é~êíë=çÑ=íÜÉ=ÄçÇó=åÉ~ê= êçí~íáåÖ=é~êíëX=~äï~óë=âÉÉé=~ï~ó= Ñêçã=íÜÉ=ÉàÉÅíçêX _ÉÑçêÉ=ëí~êíáåÖ=íÜÉ=ÉåÖáåÉI= ÇáëÉåÖ~ÖÉ=íÜÉ=ÅäìíÅÜÉë=Ñçê=~ää=ÅìííÉêë= ~åÇ=ÇêáîÉëK aç=åçí=íáé=íÜÉ=~ééäá~åÅÉ=ïÜÉå= ëí~êíáåÖK=hÉÉé=íÜÉ=~ééäá~åÅÉ=çå=~å= ÉîÉå=ëìêÑ~ÅÉ=ïáíÜ=äáííäÉ=çê=íÜÉ= ëÜçêíÉëí=éçëëáÄäÉ=Öê~ëëK Information about the engine Observe the information in the engine manual. ­ Even if the engine is warm, it may be necessary to actuate the choke or the primer. 8 Working with the unit Engaging/disengaging gear drive (only in the case of lawn mowers with gear drives) Figure 6A, B, C Putting gear drive into gear: Pull and hold the lever/hoop. Throwing gear drive out of gear: Release lever/hoop. Changing drive speed of the wheel drive (depending on model) `~ìíáçå a~ã~ÖÉ=íç=íÜÉ=ä~ïå=ãçïÉê j~âÉ=~ÇàìëíãÉåíë=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=ÉåÖáåÉ= áë=êìååáåÖ=çåäóK Figure 6D/E Select from the different speeds using the small lever. and /min). Operating instructions ­ Lawn mower with IC engine English Try not to cut the grass shorter than 4 cm, otherwise the lawn will suffer during dry periods. If the grass has grown particularly high (for example, during a holiday period), cut it back to its normal height in several stages. Detaching and emptying the grass sack (for lawn mowers without grass catchers) Figure 11 If cut grass is left lying on the ground or if the level indicator (optional, Fig. 12) indicates that the basket is full: Release safety hoop and wait until the engine stops. Empty out the contents. Changing units over to side discharge (depending on model) If fitted: Remove grass catcher and lower the rear discharge flap. 9C). Mulching (using the accessories) The grass is cut into small pieces (approx. For the best possible result the grass must always be kept short, see also section "Mowing". ­ Clean the cutters regularly. After finishing work Remove the ignition key (if used). [. . . ] In the event of a warranty claim, please turn to your dealer or the nearest branch office. Engine The manufacturer of the engine is liable for all engine-related problems with respect to output power, power measurement, specifications, warranties, and service. More detailed information can be found in the owner / operator handbook provided separately by the engine manufacturer. Identifying and eliminating malfunctions Malfunctions that occur during the operation of your lawn mower often have simple causes that you should know and be able to repair on your own. In cases of doubt your specialised garage will be pleased to assist you further. . Problem Starter cable resists pulling. Possible cause(s) Safety loop has not been pressed. or CHOKE Engine does not start. Throttle is not in the right position. Set throttle to /max position or START (if the engine is warm). [. . . ]