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5.3 | TURNING OFF THE ENGINE
a) Move the throttle lever to position "
MIN
".
b) If the mowing deck is activated, deactivate it by pushing down the switch.
c) Turn off the engine by moving the key to position "
STOP
" and take the key out of the ignition.
If the engine is overheated, allow it to run for a while at minimum speed.
Never stop the engine by merely getting off the seat, while leaving the key in the ignition in the position "ON" as this may
result in an electrical defect.
Always turn the key to the "OFF" position and remove it from the ignition. This will prevent an undesirable start up of the
machine by an unauthorised person or children.
Before turning off the ignition, lower the engine speed to slow for the event of self-ignition. Not following this instruction may
result in damage to the engine and exhaust.
Never disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running! This could damage the engine regulator.
5.3.1 LEAVING THE MACHINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
If you want or need to leave the machine for a while (e.g. in order to remove obstacles, etc.) and you intend to then continue
mowing, it is possible to
get off and leave the engine running
. This saves the machine's battery.
Conditions for getting off the machine with the engine running:
►
the mowing deck is disengaged
►
the throttle control lever is in position "
MIN
"
►
the gear is in neutral and the hand brake is activated (the brake indicator light is on)
5.4 | CONTROLLING THE MOWING DECK
5.4.1 ENGAGING THE MOWING DECK
►
Move the throttle lever to position "
MAX
".
►
Using the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever set the position of the mowing deck and thereby the mowing height.
►
Set the mowing deck activation switch to position "
ACTIVATED
".
Conditions for engaging the mowing deck:
- the driver is sitting in the seat of the machine
5.4.2 DISENGAGING THE MOWING DECK
►
Disengage the mowing deck by pressing the rocker switch downwards.
If the driver leaves the seat, the engine will automatically shut down and thereby the rotation of the mowing blades also.
However, never turn off the mowing deck by simply leaving the seat. If you do not move the key in the ignition from the position "ON"
to position "STOP", then a part of the electrical installation will still be live and this may result in it being damaged. Also the motor
hours counter remains activated.
5.4.3 SETTING THE ELEVATION OF THE MOWING DECK FOR MOWING
►
If you wish to set the mowing deck
higher off the ground
, move the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever
upwards
.
►
If you wish to set the mowing deck
closer to the ground
, move the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever
downwards
.
Position "1" is used to copy the unevenness of the terrain. Do not use this height permanently as this could lead to increased wear
of parts on the mowing deck.
The mowing deck is fitted with four travel wheels, which in the event of uneven terrain lift the frame with the mowing deck and so
protect the mowing blades against damage.