User manual MTD 30400

[. . . ] Make certain that ­ You are personally familiar with all relevant information. ­ all other persons that are going to use the lawn scarifier are both familiar with the instructions and have understood them. [. . . ] ­ all other persons that are going to use the lawn scarifier 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. Type 2: Use the appliance properly This device is designed for use ­ as a grass catcher for lawn tractors ­ 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. Safety instructions Before working on the engine: Protect yourself from injury. Prior to any work on the machine: ­ Switch off the engine ­ Take out the ignition key ­ Actuate the parking brake ­ wait until all moving parts have come to rest and the engine has fully cooled ­ Remove spark-plug terminal from the engine to prevent the engine from being started unintentionally. Remove the grass catcher Type 1 and 2: Take hold of grass catcher by both handles and lift upwards to take off. Empty grass catcher If clippings remain on the ground: switch off the mower deck, lock the parking brake and empty the grass catcher. During the warranty period, any malfunctions of the unit caused by a material or manufacturing defect will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a warranty claim, please take the unit to your original dealer, or to the nearest authorised customer service centre. Closing the grass catcher Type 1 and 2: Swivel grass catcher downwards until it engages or hook it back in. Working without the grass catcher As soon as you remove the grass catcher, the discharge flap will flip over, blocking the rear discharge. When operating without the grass catcher, the clippings will be ejected downward. Cleaning t~êåáåÖ al=klq=ìëÉ=~=ÜáÖÜJéêÉëëìêÉ= ï~ëÜÉêI=ÄÉÅ~ìëÉ=íÜÉ=Öê~ëë=Å~íÅÜ= Ä~Ö=ÅçìäÇ=ÖÉí=Ç~ã~ÖÉÇK The easiest time to clean the grass catcher is immediately after mowing. Remove and empty the grass catcher attachment. Assistance with malfunctions Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Remove grass catcher attachment, and clean discharge flap (see Cleaning, above). Remove grass catch bag, and clean (see Cleaning, above). Clippings are no longer conveyed Discharge flap is blocked. Clippings are conveyed into the grass catch bag at a reduced volume. [. . . ] Remove and empty the grass catcher attachment. Assistance with malfunctions Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Remove grass catcher attachment, and clean discharge flap (see Cleaning, above). Remove grass catch bag, and clean (see Cleaning, above). Clippings are no longer conveyed Discharge flap is blocked. [. . . ]