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Prior to starting
Checking the oil level
Caution
! Before mowing, always check the
engine oil level and the oil level in the
hydrostat (see Maintenance).
Fuel
As fuel, use unleaded petrol (see operating
instructions of the engine manufacturer).
Tanking up
Danger!
Fuel is ignited by hot engine parts.
Prior to filling up, switch off the
engine and wait for at least
20 minutes until the engine has
cooled down. Observe the safety
instructions regarding the fuel!
Filling in the fuel:
1. For filling, use a canister with a filler
spout or use as funnel.
2. Open the canister carefully so that the
existing overpressure is discharged
slowly and no fuel spurts out.
3. Open the tank cap carefully so that the
existing overpressure is discharged
slowly and no fuel spurts out.
4. Fill the fuel tank.
5. Screw the tank cap on tightly.
Adjusting the seating position
Adjust the seat in the longitudinal direction
until your feet are positioned on the inclined
support plates and you sit comfortably.
Starting
Danger!
During startup, there is a risk of
injury caused by the rotating blade.
Make sure that no one is within the
danger zone of the blade.
Safety switches
The device is equipped with safety switches.
To start the engine, the following
requirements must be met:
A driver sits in the driver seat.
The blade clutch is switched off.
The drive lever is in neutral position.
If the engine is running and the driver leaves
the seat, the engine is shut off.
If the engine was shut down due to a safety
switch, turn the ignition key to position
“Ignition off”. By this, you will avoid
discharging the battery.
Starting the engine
Start the device only when it is positioned on
even and firm terrain
1. Open both fuel valves.
2. Sit down on the driver seat.
3. Switch off the blade clutch.
4. Move the drive lever to neutral position.
5. Only for cold start: Move out the lever for
the choke.
6. Move the accelerator lever to middle
position.
7. Turn the ignition key to start position.
8. After the engine starts, release the
ignition key and press the lever for the
choke back in.
9. For mowing, set the accelerator lever to
max. speed.