Iseki SBC550FH, Operation Manual

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IMPORTANT:
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Never attempt to stop the engine abruptly when it is
running at high speeds.
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Be sure to let the engine idle for about 5 minutes
after long operation and then stop the engine. Abrupt
engine stopping may lead to overheating causing
seizure.
f. Remove the starter key and put cap,2, over the key
hole without fail.
(1) Key switch (2) Cap
CAUTION :
When you leave the front mower, be sure
to stop the engine and remove the starter
key to prevent the front mower from being
started unexpectedly by children or unau-
thorised people.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to put the cap over the key hole
after having removed the starter key.
Otherwise, water or dust may enter into
the switch, which may cause trouble.
8. EFFICIENT MOWING
IMPORTANT:
・
Be sure to mow at full throttle (
r
).
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Choose an adequate travelling speed in accordance
with the height or other conditions of grass to be cut.
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When the screens for the air-intake box and radiator
are clogged with dust, clean them at once. Never go
on operating with clogged screens.
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Mowing is desirable when the grass is dew-free: in the
afternoon or late afternoon, this preventing the mower
from heavy clogging.
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Always keep the mower deck clean.
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Check the blade ends for damage.
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2
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Repeated mowing is recommended before the grass
grows too high.
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Cutting grass too short may damage the grass. To
maintain a green lawn, never mow more than one-
third off the height of the grass in one mowing.
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A slower travelling speed will result in improved
mowing. Avoid selecting such a travelling speed that
causes the front mower to bounce.
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Short, fast turns will damage turf. Slow down
sufficiently when turning.
A. For mowing tall grass
a. Mow grass twice.
First, mow the grass to a height low enough for the
next finishing pass. Then finish to the desired grass
height.
The second travelling pass should be shifted side
ways by 20 cm (8 in.) or so, or travel perpendicular
to the first passes, which will result in a beautiful
even finish.
b. When trying to finish in one pass, select a
sufficiently slow travelling speed. It may also be
required to set the cutting width to half or one-third
of that for normal operation.
B. For mowing highly moist grass or on wet
ground
a. If the turf could be damaged by the tyres, wait until
the grass and land have dried sufficiently.
b. Wet grass requires a higher grass cutting height
setting than when mowing dry grass, as the cutting
height is often lower than expected during operation
because the front mower sinks.
c. Select a sufficiently slow travelling speed and avoid
sudden starts, turns, and stops. If not, the turf may
be damaged.