User manual MTD 214-405-000

[. . . ] Ensure that, ­ you yourself are familiar with all instructions ­ all other persons that are going to use the appliance are both familiar with the instructions and have understood them. Observe also all safety and operating instructions applying to the lawn tractor to which this grass catcher will be attached. 9WI XLI ETTPMERGI TVSTIVP] This appliance is intended for use ­ as a grass catcher for attachment to a garden tractor ­ in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions given in this user's guide. [. . . ] The appliance must not be put to any other use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from improper use, the owner bears the sole risk for such operation. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage incurred as a result of unauthorised changes to the appliance. When the maximum opening or closing angle has been reached, a "rattling noise" is emitted from the lifting mechanism ­ do not press the lever any more. 2SXI To operate the grass catcher, the ignition of the tractor must be switched on. %XXEGLMRK XLI KVEWW GEXGLIV n Move lifting device to position (A) by pressing the lever. 7EJIX] MRWXVYGXMSRW &IJSVI EPP [SVO SR XLMW ETTPMERGI ­ ­ ­ ­ Switch off the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to rest and the engine has fully cooled, ­ remove the spark plug connector on the engine in order to prevent the engine from accidentally being started. 9RTEGOMRK %WWIQFPMRK XLI ETTPMERGI Assemble the catcher as shown in the illustrations at the beginning of these instructions. 3TIVEXMRK WEJIX] The grass catcher attachment is opened and closed electromechanically. n Hang grass catcher onto mounting on the tractor. (YVMRK STIVEXMSR INJURY HAZARD ­ Keep all personnel, and especially children, out of range of the machine. n Remove and empty the grass catcher attachment. n The grass sack can be cleaned by means of a powerful jet of water from a garden hose. n Allow the grass catcher attachment to dry thoroughly before using it again. %WWMWXERGI [MXL QEPJYRGXMSRW 1EPJYRGXMSR Clippings are no longer conveyed into the grass catch bag. 4SWWMFPI GEYWI Driving speed too high Cutting height too low Grass sack full Clippings are conveyed into the grass catch bag at a reduced volume. Lifting mechanism does not work Air movement is restricted due to blocking/ matting of mesh fabric of grass catch bag with accumulation of clipping residue. [. . . ] Lifting mechanism does not work Air movement is restricted due to blocking/ matting of mesh fabric of grass catch bag with accumulation of clipping residue. Fuse is faulty 6IQIH] Reduce driving speed Increase cutting height Empty grass catch bag Remove grass catch bag, and clean (see Cleaning, above). Replace with a fuse of the same strength. [. . . ]