MTD WCM 84 E, User Manual

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Operating instructions – Lawn mower with combustion engine English
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Attach sealing plugs to the
battery cells.
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Install battery in the appliance.
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First connect the red cable (+),
then the black cable (–).
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Top up the battery with distilled
water only (check every 2
months).
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Keep the battery clean.
Caution
Disconnect and connect the battery
in the correct sequence.
Fitting:

First connect the red cable (+/
positive pole) and then the black
cable (–/negative pole).
Removal:
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First disconnect the black cable (–
/negative pole) and then the red
cable (+/positive pole).
Operating and display
elements
Caution
Damage to the mower.
This first describes the control and
display functions. Do not execute
any of these functions yet!
Note:
The operating and control elements
of the engine are described in the
engine manual.
Fig. 7
1
Cutting height adjustment lever
2
Fuel tank
3
Clutch lever for cutter deck
4
Ignition lock (depending on
model)
5
Combination display
(depending on model)
6
Throttle/choke
7
Clutch lever for travel drive
8
Shift lever
Cutting height adjustment
lever (1)
Figs. 7 and 8
Highest cutting height – cutter deck
at top = lever on “H”
Lowest cutting height – cutter deck
at bottom = lever on “L”
Fuel tank (2)
Fig. 7
Is used to hold the fuel.
Clutch lever for the cutter
deck (3)
Figs. 7 and 9
Is used to switch the cutter deck on/
off.
Engage: Push the lock to the front
and hold, then press the lever down
and hold .
Disengage: Release lever .
Ignition lock (4)
(only appliance with electric starter)
Fig. 10
Starting: Turn key to the right
until the engine is running, then
release. Key is set to /I.
Stop = key to /0.
Display cluster (optional)
(only appliance with electric starter)
Fig. 11
According to the model, the
combination indicator can consist
of the following elements.
Battery charge display (1):
If the indicator light lights up when
the engine is running, this means
that the battery is not sufficiently
charged. Where necessary, visit a
garage.
Operating hours counter (2):
Indicates the operating hours in
hours and 1/10 hours on the
display.
Notes:
– When the ignition is switched on,
the battery voltage indicator is
indicated for a short period and
then the operating hours are
indicated. The operating hours
are always counted except for
when the ignition key is in the
“Stop” position or when it is
removed.
– Each time 50 operating hours
have elapsed (according to the
model), the oil change indicator
“CHG/OIL” appears in the display
for five minutes. This message
appears after the next two hours of
operation. See the engine manual
for oil change intervals.
Throttle/choke (6)
Throttle
Fig. 12b
Set engine speed continuously.
Fast engine speed = .
Slow engine speed = .
Stop engine = “Stop” / .
Choke (depending on model)
Figs. 12a and 12b
To start a cold engine, pull the
choke (12a) or set the throttle to
position (12b).
Clutch lever for travel
drive (7)
Figs. 7 and 13
Is used to switch the travel drive on/
off (when forward/reverse gear
engaged).
Switching on : Depress lever and
hold in position .
Disengage: Release lever .
Shift lever (8)
Figs. 7 and 14
Select direction of travel and
speed.
Forwards: Gears 1–4 for forward
travel
Neutral (N): Idling
Reverse (R): Reverse travel