MTD 700 Series User manual
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FORM NO. 769-01812J
English
(Original operating instructions)
Français
(Notice d’instructions d’origine)
Deutsch
(Originalbetriebsanleitung)
Nederlands
(Originele gebruiksaanwijzing)
Italiano
(Istruzioni per l’uso originali)
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(Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales)
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(Originale driftsvejledning)
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(Originale driftsanvisningen)
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(Αυθεντικές οδηγίες χειρισμού)
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English Operating instructions for lawn tractors
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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls and indicators . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tips on lawn care . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning/servicing . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutting down the unit . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Engine information . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information on the
identification plate
These details are very important as
they will not only be needed for
identifying your mower when orde-
ring replacement parts but they will
also be required by Customer Ser-
vice. You will find the rating plate
under/in front of the driver’s seat.
Enter all the details on your
mower’s rating plate in the follo-
wing fields.
This and other appliance informa-
tion can be found on the separate
CE declaration of conformity which
is a component of these operating
instructions.
The model number
identification
The fifth digit of the model number
specifies the Series, Example:
Model number:
13BT793G678 = means a model of
the 700 Series.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual. Vari-
ous models are described in these
operating instructions.
The illustrations may differ in detail
from the machine which you have
purchased.
For your safety
Use the mower properly
This mower is designed to be used
– as a lawn tractor for mowing
lawns of domestic and leisure
gardens,
– with accessories which are
expressly permitted for use with
this lawn tractor,
– in accordance with the descrip-
tions and safety instructions
given in these operating instruc-
tions.
Any other use is not an intended
use. Improper use is not covered
by the warranty and the manufactu-
rer will reject any liability. The user
is liable for any injuries to third par-
ties and/or damage to their pro-
perty.
Unauthorised changes to the
mower exclude liability of the
manufacturer for any resulting
damage and/or injury.
This mower is not licensed for use
on public roads or for transporting
people.
General notes on safety
Before you use this mower for
the first time, carefully read these
operating instructions and act
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 these operating instructions
in a safe place where they are rea-
dily available whenever the
machine is used.
If the mower changes ownership,
hand over the operating instruc-
tions with the mower.
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.
Arrange for repair work to be car-
ried out by a specialist workshop
only.
Before working with the mower
Do not use the mower if you are
tired or ill.
Any person intending to use this
machine must not be under the
influence of intoxicants such as
alcohol, drugs or medicines. Do not
permit children under the age of 16
to handle this machine (local regu-
lations may specify the minimum
age of the user).
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or ins-
truction 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 mower.
Before you begin work, make sure
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 of
heat (e.g. heaters, stoves or hot-
water boilers).
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 capabi-
lity, and overall stability are affec-
ted by attachments, towed items,
ballast weights and the weight of a
grass catcher when full.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors English
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When working with the mower
When working with or on the
mower, wear appropriate work clo-
thes (e.g. safety boots, long
trousers, tight-fitting clothing, gog-
gles and hearing protection).
Working without ear protection may
result in loss of hearing.
Do not operate the mower unless it
is in perfect and safe working order.
Never change the pre-set factory
engine settings.
Do not refill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or if it is still hot.
Only refuel the mower outside.
Avoid open fire, formation of
sparks, and do not smoke.
Make sure that at all times there
are no persons, especially children,
or animals in the working area.
Check the terrain on which the
mower is to be used and remove all
objects which could be thrown out
by the mower. This will avoid
endangering people and damaging
the mower.
Do not mow on slopes with an
incline greater than 20%. Working
on slopes is dangerous; the mower
may overturn or slip.
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 stra-
ight 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.
Do not travel with the bonnet open.
Before carrying out any work
on the mower
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– switch off the engine,
– withdraw the ignition key,
– lock 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.
After working with the mower
Do not leave the mower unatten-
ded until you have turned off the
engine, applied the parking brake
and removed the ignition key.
Safety devices
Safety devices are provided for
your protection and must always
function properly.
You must not modify safety devices
in any way or bypass their function.
Safety features are:
Deflector/grass catcher
The deflector (Fig.4)/grass catcher
protects you from injury that can be
inflicted by the cutters or solid
objects flung out by the appliance.
The lawn tractor should never be
operated with the deflector/grass
catcher detached.
Safety interlock system
The safety interlock system will
only allow the engine to start when
– the driver is sitting on the seat,
– the brake pedal has been
depressed or the parking brake is
in the park position,
– the direction lever or the accele-
rator pedal is at “N”,
– the cutter deck is switched off, i.
e.: PTO switch or PTO lever set
to “0/Off”
(PTO = Power-Take-Off).
The safety interlock system switches
the engine off as soon as the operator
leaves his seat without actuating the
parking brake or switching off the cut
-
ter deck.
The safety interlock system prevents
rear discharge units from mowing
without attached deflector/grass
catcher (automatic disconnection
of engine or cutter deck).
If units have no OCR function or the
OCR function is deactivated, the
safety interlock system prevents
the unit from reversing while the
cutter deck is switched on (auto-
matic disconnection of engine or
cutter deck).
Before reversing appliances with
PTO, therefore, switch OFF the
cutters at the PTO switch or PTO
lever.
Symbols on the mower
On the mower you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels. They
have the following meanings:
Caution!
Before switching on
the unit, read the ope-
rating instructions!
Keep third parties out
of the danger area!
Injury hazard due to
rotating blades or
other moving parts.
Keep hands and feet
out of the openings
when the machine is
running.
Injury hazard due to
rotating blades or
other moving parts.
Injury hazard due to
grass or solid objects
thrown out by mower.
Working on steep
slopes can be dange-
rous.
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Before working on the
cutters, remove the
spark-plug connector!
Keep fingers and feet
away from the cut-
ters!
Always switch off the
appliance and
remove the spark
plug connector before
adjusting, cleaning or
checking it.
Caution! Danger of
explosion.
Battery acid/risk of
chemical burns.
Wear protective
gloves.
No fires, sparks,
naked flames or smo-
king.
Old batteries must not
be disposed of with
domestic waste.
Before beginning any
work on this mower,
remove the ignition
key and observe all
information contained
in these instructions.
When getting on and
off, never step on the
cutter deck.
Beware of hot
surface!
Before tipping the device, remove
the battery.
If operating with an attached trailer,
do not exceed the following maxi-
mum values:
Max. gradient 14%
Max. support load on the trailer
coupling 25 kg
Max. trailer load
(trailer and load) 180 kg
The unit may be operated with the
attached discharge flap or the
mulch locking part only.
Ensure these symbols mounted on
the mower remain legible.
Replace damaged or illegible
symbols.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used in
these operating instructions:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated with
the task you are undertaking at the
time which constitute a danger to
persons.
Caution
Draws your attention to potential
hazards associated with the task
you are undertaking at the time
which could result in damage to
the mower.
Note
This indicates important informa-
tion and application tips.
Location details
Where a position on, or in relation
to, the unit is described (e.g. left,
right), this is always from the per-
spective of the driver, sitting on the
driver seat and facing forward.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of packaging remnants,
old mowers, etc., in accordance
with local regulations.
Assembly
Installing the seat
Seat without adjusting lever:
Figure 1
Seat with adjusting lever:
Figure 2
Installing the steering wheel
Fig. 3
Connect steering wheel (1) to
steering shaft (2).
Put on washers (3) and secure
steering wheel with bolt (4).
Note
Put on washer (3) with curved side
face up.
Insert cover cap (5, depending
on model).
Installing the deflector
(Appliances with side ejector)
Fig. 4a
Remove all screws, washers,
and nuts on the deflector.
Insert the deflector (1), and
secure it with the screws, was-
hers, and nuts.
Secure the cutter rollers (2) with
the available screws, washers,
and nuts.
Fig. 4b
The deflector and cutter rollers are
now installed.
Press the deflector back slightly,
and remove the securing plate.
The deflector closes automati-
cally.
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