English
Contents
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information on the
identification plate
These details are very important as
they will not only be needed for
identifying your mower when orde-
ring replacement parts but they will
also be required by Customer Ser-
vice. You will find the rating plate
under/in front of the driver's seat.
Enter all the details on your
mower's rating plate in the fol-
lowing fields.
This and other appliance informa-
tion can be found on the separate
CE declaration of conformity which
is a component of these operating
instructions.
The model number
identification
The fifth digit of the model number
specifies the Series, Example:
Model number:
13BT793G678 = means a model of
the 700 Series.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual. Vari-
ous models are described in these
operating instructions.
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The illustrations may differ in detail
from the machine which you have
purchased.
For your safety
Use the mower properly
This mower is designed to be used
- as a lawn tractor for mowing
lawns of domestic and leisure
gardens,
- with accessories which are
expressly permitted for use with
this lawn tractor,
- in accordance with the descrip-
tions and safety instructions
given in these operating instruc-
tions.
Any other use is not an intended
use. Improper use is not covered
by the warranty and the manufactu-
rer will reject any liability. The user
is liable for any injuries to third par-
ties and/or damage to their pro-
perty.
Unauthorised changes to the
mower exclude liability of the
manufacturer for any resulting
damage and/or injury.
This mower is not licensed for use
on public roads or for transporting
people.
General notes on safety
Before you use this mower for
the first time, carefully read these
operating instructions and act
accordingly.
Inform other users how to operate
the machine properly.
Operate the mower only in the
technical condition in which it has
been provided and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place where they are rea-
dily available whenever the
machine is used.
If the mower changes ownership,
hand over the operating instruc-
tions with the mower.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified
by the manufacturer.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Therefore use original spare parts
and original accessories only or
spare parts and accessories autho-
rised by the manufacturer.
Arrange for repair work to be car-
ried out by a specialist workshop
only.
Before working with the mower
Do not use the mower if you are
tired or ill.
Any person intending to use this
machine must not be under the
influence of intoxicants such as
alcohol, drugs or medicines. Do not
permit children under the age of 16
to handle this machine (local regu-
lations may specify the minimum
age of the user).
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or ins-
truction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the mower.
Before you begin work, make sure
that you are familiar with all attach-
ments and operating controls as
well as their functions.
Store fuel in approved containers
only and never close to sources of
heat (e.g. heaters, stoves or hot-
water boilers).
Replace the exhaust unit, tank or
fuel cap if they become damaged.
Observe guidelines when connec-
ting towed items or attachments to
the mower. Driving performance,
especially steering, braking capabi-
lity, and overall stability are affec-
ted by attachments, towed items,
ballast weights and the weight of a
grass catcher when full.