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The traveling lever is at the center
of the rear section of the machine.
Push it forward to move the machine
forward, and pull it back to your side
to move the machine backward.
Adjust the speed by changing the
inclination of the lever.
Turn the traveling lever to the
direction of the desired direction
of turning. Return the lever to the
original position, and the machine will move straight.
The position of the traveling lever can be selected from five angles. Change the
position of the lever according to the operating conditions.
9-3.Traveling lever
Traveling lever
Mowing height
adjustment
switch
Forward
Backward
Mowing height
Low
High
When driving the machine on a steep slope, the machine will not stop even if the
traveling lever is released. When driving the machine on a slope, hold the traveling
lever with one hand and the handle with the other hand so that the machine can
stop any time. Never release them during traveling.
In case of losing control of travelling, stop the engine promptly.
The hydraulic method, in which a solenoid valve and cylinder are used, is adopted
for mowing height adjustment. Tilt the mowing height adjusting switch on the
traveling lever to your side to raise the mowing height, and tilt it forward to lower
the mowing height. The mowing height adjusting range is 3-30 cm. The knife
rotation above the range is prohibited for safety's sake though the mower portion
itself can be raised higher for the sake of transportation or storage. Adjust the
mowing height appropriately. Adjust the mower unit lowering speed with the valve
unit, which will be seen at the back of the fuel filler port when the right side cover is
opened.
9-4. Mowing height adjustment
WARNING
Check that the operating condition of each part especially the safety of the side
brake, traveling lever and mower unit before operating the machine.
Operate the machine at slow speed so that the machine can be stopped
immediately in any case.
Remove obstacles from the operation area so that you and other people around
the machine will not be injured.
Do not start or turn suddenly, or the operator may be bucked off, or the machine
may slip or turn over on the slope. It is dangerous.
9-1. Machine operation
9. Machine operation
Pull the knife clutch to your side to engage it, and push it forward to disengage it.
The engine cannot be started when the knife clutch is engaged.
9-2. Knife clutch
CAUTION
OFF
ON
Knife clutch lever
Engage the knife clutch right before starting mowing operation. Be sure to leave
it disengaged during any operation other than mowing.
Since the knife shaft rotates by the centrifugal force, engage the clutch halfway
until the rotation is normal. Do not engage the clutch completely at a stroke.
Even if the knife clutch disengaged, the knife shaft freewheels for a while. Do not
any operations until the knife shaft stops rotating completely.
Even though the engine does not run, key to “ON” position and control of the
cutting height adjusting switch make the mowing unit lower. When stopping the
machine, make sure to lower the mowing unit to the ground and after stopping the
engine, make sure to remove the key.
CAUTION
CAUTION
