AS MOTOR 021917080011, Operator'S Manual

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Driving
Warning
Risk of injury when driving forwards and in
reverse.
► Make sure that no people are in front of
or behind your device and that your path
is clear of obstacles.
► Make sure that no persons, children or
animals ride along.
Warning
Device can move jerkily. If you are standing
on the device, injuries can result.
► Do not stand up while the device is mov-
ing.
► Do not drive while standing up.
Warning
Mowing on the slope is dangerous. There is
a tilting and slipping hazard.
► Observe the safety instructions regarding
mowing on slopes.
In case of a hazardous situation, switch off the
drive and declutch the blade.
Brakes (devices without foot
brake)
In order to stop, move the drive lever slowly to
neutral position.
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
Brakes (devices with foot brake)
Warning
The foot brake does not take effect if you
hold on to the accelerator lever during brak-
ing.
► Release the accelerator lever when you
actuate the foot brake.
To stop, move the drive lever slowly to neutral
position.
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
When the foot brake is actuated, the drive
lever swivels all the way to neutral position/
parking brake.
Use the actuation via foot pedal only in excep-
tional circumstances because the mower stops
abruptly.
Driving
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Slowly move the drive lever to the desired
driving direction. The further the lever is
moved away from the neutral position, the
faster the mower moves.
4. To stop, move the drive lever slowly to
neutral position or step on the foot brake.
Reversing
Always reverse slowly. Be especially cautious
when the blade is engaged.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly move the drive lever to the rear. The
more you move the lever away from the
neutral position, the faster the mower
moves.
3. To stop move the drive lever slowly to neut-
ral position or step on the foot brake.