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Operating the tractor
6.6
Checking the safety devices
Check the safety devices each time before the
lawn tractor is started.
WARNING! Danger when checking the
safety devices!
The safety devices are only al-
lowed to be checked from the driver's seat, and
when no other persons or animals are in the vi-
cinity!
Carry out all checks on level ground so that the
lawn tractor cannot roll away inadvertently.
6.6.1
Checking the brake contact switch
The brake contact switch ensures that the engine
cannot be started if the brake is not applied.
1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator's seat.
3. Release the parking brake by pressing the
brake pedal (05/1).
4. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-
sition III).
NOTE
The engine is not allowed to start!
6.6.2
Checking the mower mechanism
contact switch
The mower mechanism contact switch ensures
that the engine cannot be started if the mower
mechanism is activated.
1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator's seat.
3. Press the brake pedal (05/1) and the parking
brake (05/2).
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (02/5, posi-
tion “1”).
5. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-
sition III).
NOTE
The engine is not allowed to start!
6.6.3
Checking the seat contact switch
The seat contact switch ensures that the engine
switches off as soon as there is no-one on the
operator's seat when the mower mechanism is
switched on.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (05/1) and the parking
brake (05/2).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (02/5, posi-
tion “1”).
5. Take your weight off the seat by standing up
(do not get off!).
NOTE
The engine must switch itself off!
6.6.4
Checking the grass catcher contact
switch
The grass catcher contact switch ensures that
the engine is switched off as soon as the grass
catcher is no longer hooked in correctly when the
mower mechanism is switched on.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (05/1) and the parking
brake (05/2).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (02/5, posi-
tion “1”).
5. Lift the empty grass catcher slightly, or press
the opening switch.
NOTE
The engine must switch itself off!
6.6.5
Checking the discharge channel
contact switch
The discharge channel contact switch ensures
that the lawn tractor cannot be started when the
discharge channel is removed.
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Remove the discharge channel (18/2).
3. Sit on the operator's seat.
4. Press the brake pedal (05/1) and the parking
brake (05/2).
5. Start the engine.
NOTE
The engine is not allowed to start!
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OPERATING THE TRACTOR
WARNING! Dangers due to inadequate
knowledge of the lawn tractor!
Read the oper-
ating instructions for use carefully before you
start! Pay particular attention to all safety instruc-
tions! Carry out all assembly and start-up work
conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if you have
any doubts!
7.1
Fundamental preparatory measures
■
Always wear tough shoes and long trousers
while mowing. Never mow barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
■
Check the complete area on which the lawn
tractor is to be used. Remove all stones,
