5.Machine operation
Before operation
● Check that each portion - especially the brake and clutch - operates
satisfactorily before starting machine operation.
● Make sure that the machine can be stopped immediately at any time.
● Exercise care so that you and people around the machine will not be injured.
Main clutch lever
The clutch lever is on the left side of the handle.
Avoid quick operation. Carefully and slowly operate the
machine.
※ Grip the lever, and the travelling drive is turned "ON" and
the machine begins to move forward.
Change lever
The change lever is at the top of the left frame.
There are three changeover positions. When the lever is in the "Reel ON" position, the
drum and cutter operate, entering the mowing mode.
When the lever is in the "Travel ON" position, only the drum operates, entering the
traveling mode.
When the lever is on the "Travel OFF" position, both drum and cutter stop, entering the
traveling mode with the engine stopped.
Stopping the engine
※Remember the method for stopping the engine in an emergency.
1) Do not grip the main clutch lever.
2) Set the throttle lever in the low-speed
position.
3) Set the strainer lever in the close position.
4) Set the engine switch in the OFF position.
5) Set the engine lever in the OFF position immediately in an emergency.
Fuel supply
● Keep flame etc. away from the engine when supplying fuel. Stop
the engine outdoors and allow it to cool before supplying fuel.
● Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent deposition of
dust,grease, or oil.
When leaving the machine
● Park the machine on a flat place.
● Check that the engine has stopped and the engine switch lever is "OFF."
● Do not park the machine on a slope.
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DANGER
CAUTION
5-1
DANGER
5-2
OFF
ON
Main clutch lever
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4-5
CAUTION
Low-speed
Close
OFF
ON
Main
Clutch lever
Drum operation
Blade reel cylinder operation
Drum operation
Blade reel cylinder stop
Drum cutter stop
Blade reel cylinder stop
Travel ON
Reel ON
Travel OFF
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Change lever
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