For Your Safety; English - MTD AP6200 Bedienungsanleitung

Owners's Guide
Information on the
identification plate
This information is very important
for later identification if
replacement parts have to be
ordered, and for customer service.
You will find the identification
plate under the driver´s seat.
Enter all the information shown on
the identification plate of your unit
in the space provided below.
You can find out the serial number
of your unit as shown in the
following example:
Model number 13AV604G643
=Series 600 in this case
NOTE:
The fifth digit of the model
number indicates the
corresponding series
Proper disposal for the sake
of our environment
Warning: Environmental
hazard due to engine oil.
Dispose of used engine oil at a
used oil collecting point or hand it
over to an approved disposal
company.
Environmental hazard due to
batteries.
Used batteries are not to be
disposed of with household
rubbish. Hand over used batteries
to your dealer or to an approved
disposal company.
Prior to scrapping the unit remove
the batteries.
Avoid endangering small animals
It is your responsibility to protect
hedgehogs and other small
animals. Make sure that there are
no small animals on the area to be
mown before you start.

For your safety

Correct use of the unit.
This unit is approved to be used:
– For mowing lawns in a
residential or recreational
environment
– According to the descriptions
and safety instructions specified
in this operating manual
Any further use of the unit is not
permitted. The operator is liable
for any damage suffered by other
people or their property.
Any modifications to the unit
carried out by the operator exclude
the liability of the manufacturer for
resulting damage or injury.
This series is not licensed for
operation on public roads and is
not licensed for the transport of
passengers.
General safety instructions
Before attempting to operate the
unit, read and follow carefully the
instructions in this manual.
Familiarize other operators with
the operating instructions.
The unit must not be used unless it
conforms to the technical standards
prescribed by the manufacturer.
Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference.
If the unit changes hands, make
sure the new owner is given the
operating manual.
Before operating the unit
Do not operate the machine under
the influence of intoxicants such
as, for example, alcohol, narcotics
or medicine.
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The unit must not be operated by
any person under the age of 16.
Before starting work, familiarize
yourself with all equipment,
controls and associated functions.
Only use an approved container for
storing fuel. Never store fuel near
sources of ignition (e.g. gas hot
water heater or furnace).
Replace the exhaust pipe, fuel tank
or fuel cap if damaged.
Attach trailers and other parts
according to the manufacturer´s
instructions. Attachments, trailers,
excess ballast as well as full grass
catchers can influence driving,
steering and braking. Check the
correct function of the steering and
brakes.
Replacement parts must meet the
manufacturer´s requirements. Only
use original replacement parts or
replacement parts approved by the
manufacturer.
Repairs are only to be carried out
by an authorized service dealer.
While the unit is in use
While working with or on the unit
always wear suitable clothes, for
example: work shoes, long
trousers, close-fitting clothes and
protective goggles.
Only operate the unit in perfect
working order.
Never refuel the unit while the
engine is running or hot. Never
refuel the unit indoors.
Avoid open fire and sparks and do
not smoke.
Make sure that there are no other
people, especially children, or
animals anywhere near the area
you intend to mow.
Check the area which you intend to
mow and remove any objects
which could be caught up in and
thrown up by the machine. This is
to prevent endangering other
people and to avoid damage to the
unit.

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