Tips On Lawn Care; Transporting The Appliance - MTD 53spsb Originalanleitung

Operating instructions – Lawnmower with IC engine
Fig. 6D, E
Select from the different speeds

using the small leverr (1/min./
and 4/max./ ).
Fig. 6F, G
Select from the different speeds

using the lever (1/min./
4/max./ ).
Note
For technical reasons the speed
may be difficult to change when the
unit is at a standstill.
Remedial action: Pull drive bar and
select speed setting.
Detaching and emptying
the grass sack
(for lawnmowers with grass
catchers)
Fig. 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.
Lift the deflector flap and unhook

the grass sack.
Empty out the contents.

Working without the grass
sack
Whenever you detach the grass
sack, the deflector flap drops down.
When working without a grass
catcher, the mowed grass is ejected
directly downwards.
Retrofitting for mulching
(for units with optional mulcher)
Units with rear discharge:
Fig. 8A
Lift the ejection flap.

Remove the grass catcher.

Insert mulch key (depending

on model).
Lower the ejection flap.

Note
Models with integrated mulching
function do not require a separate
mulch key – a specially shaped rear
flap assumes this function (Fig. 8B).
Units with side discharge:
Fig. 9
Attach impact protection/mulch

lock instead of the side discharge
(Fig. 9A)
or
and
Remove side discharge – impact

protection/mulch lock closes
automatically (Fig. 9B).
Changing units over to side
discharge
(depending on model)
If fitted: Remove grass catcher

and lower the rear discharge flap.
Lift impact protection/mulch

lock and attach side discharge
(Fig. 9C).
After finishing work
Remove the ignition key (if used).

Wait until all moving parts have

come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down.
Turn off the fuel tap (if fitted – see

engine manual).
Disconnect the spark plug termi-

nal on the engine.
Empty the grass sack.

For appliances with electric starter:
Recharge storage battery for

10 hours.
Note
Leave engine to cool down before
placing unit in closed room.

Tips on lawn care

Here are some tips to help you keep
your lawn looking healthy and
ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass
types. Frequent mowing promotes
the growth of grass, resulting in
strong roots and a firm sward.
If you seldom cut the grass, you will
enhance the development of high-
growing types of grass and other
weeds, such as clover, daisies).
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm.
1
Only / of the total height should be
3
mown; therefore cut 7–8 cm long
grass to normal height.
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.
When mowing, always overlap
the mown swaths slightly.
Mulching (using
the accessories)
The grass is cut into small pieces
(approx. 1 cm) and left to lie
on the lawn. The lawn therefore
retains a lot of nutrients.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section "Mowing". Observe
the following when mulching:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than 2 cm.
– Mow slowly.
– Use the maximum engine speed.
– Clean the cutters regularly.
Transporting
the appliance
Short distances by hand
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