Kiva Atlas X2, User Manual

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5.5 DRIVING THE MACHINE
General warnings before driving:
 Make sure that the parking brake is disengaged. The parking brake must not remain in position “ 2 ”
( 4.2.1 (3) ). Stepping down on the operating brake automatically disengages the parking brake.
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The by-pass lever must be set to position “ 1 ”, i.e. by-pass of the drive must be activated .
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When travelling to the mowing location, the mowing deck must be deactivated and raised in the
transport position .
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When travelling over obstacles higher than 8 cm (kerbs, etc.) it is necessary to use ramps to
avoid damaging the mowing deck and the gear box.
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Avoid hard impacts of the front wheels against rigid obstacles , this may result in damage to the
front axle, particularly when the machine is travelling at a high speed.
5.5.1 TRAVELLING FORWARD / REVERSING
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While accelerating slowly move the gear lever to the required direction of travel, i.e. to travel forward
to position “ F ”, and to reverse to position “ R ”.
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If you wish to reduce your travelling speed, move the gear lever away from the direction of travel. To
increase the travelling speed move the gear lever towards the direction of travel.
Changing the direction of travel forward-reverse is possible only after moving the
gear lever to position “N” and leaving the lever in this position for a short while. If
the machine is not still, there is a danger of damaging the transmission.
Never use the travel direction lever and the brake at the same time – this may damage the
transmission.
The system is equipped with an automatic mowing deck disengagement for reversing function at
a speed higher than 0.3 m/s (approx. 1 km/hour).
In the event of intentional and controlled reversing with the mowing deck engaged, it is possible to
disengage this safety function by pressing the R button located next to the steering wheel ( 4.2 (2) ).
Then with every subsequent change in the travel direction from reverse to forward, the disengagement
of the mowing deck is reactivated.
When using the disengagement of this function with the R button, pay exceptional
attention to the area behind the machine when reversing.
5.5.2 STOPPING TRAVEL
The movement of the machine forward / reverse is stopped by stepping down on the brake pedal
and the gear stick will automatically return to the position “ N ”. The braking distance is shorter than
1.5m.
In the event that cruise control is activated and the brake pedal is stepped on, it automatically
moves to the neutral position. The braking distance is shorter than 2 m.
The machine can only be stopped by gradually moving the travel direction lever to position
“ N ” and then gradually stepping on the brake pedal.
Never use the travel direction lever and the brake at the same time – this may damage the
transmission.
5.5.3 TRAVELLING SPEED AND MOWING GRASS
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It generally applies that the wetter, higher and more dense the grass is , the lower the
travelling speed that should be used. When the machine is travelling too fast or higher demands
are place on it, the blade rotation speed declines as does the mowing quality. Under such conditions
always set the engine to maximum power.
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If the grass is very high , it is necessary to mow it several times . First mow at maximum height
and with narrower mowing coverage width if necessary. The second run can then proceed at the
required mowing height.