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5.4.4 SETTING THE SIDE DISCHARGE COVER ON THE MOWING DECK
The side discharge cover has two work positions. The first position results in a shorter ejection distance of grass clippings, the
second position in a longer ejection distance. The positions are set using the lever (
1
) on the side discharge cover. It is possible to
lift the side discharge cover upwards to clean it out.
The mowing deck must always be disengaged when cleaning out the inside of the side discharge cover! Never place your hands
under the side discharge cover when the mowing deck is in motion.
5.5 | DRIVING THE MACHINE
General warnings before driving:
►
Make sure that the
parking brake is disengaged
. The parking brake lever must not remain in position (1), where the indicator
light is lit ( 4.2 (11) ). Stepping down on the operating brake automatically disengages the parking brake.
►
The by-pass lever must be set to position "
1
", i.e.
by-pass
of the travel
must be activated
.
►
When travelling to the mowing location,
the mowing deck must be disengaged and elevated to the highest position
, i.e.
the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever is in position "
6
".
► 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.
► 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.
►
When travelling and particularly when turning to the right, always be aware of the position of the side discharge cover and take
care not to damage it against obstacles.
5.5.1 TRAVELLING FORWARD / REVERSING
► Slowly move the throttle lever to position "
MIN". This will lower the engine speed.
►
Slowly step on the drive pedal depending on the desired direction of travel (forward or reverse).
Caution - risk of injury if the pedal is pushed down quickly!
Changing the direction of travel forward-reverse is possible only after stopping the machine. If the machine is not still, there is
a danger of damaging the transmission.
Never use the travel pedal and the brake pedal at the same time – this may result in a malfunction of 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 (4) ). 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 forward/reverse travel of the machine is stopped by
gradually taking your foot off the travel pedal
and subsequently
stepping on the brake pedal
.
In the event that cruise control is engaged and the brake pedal is stepped on, it automatically moves to the neutral position. The
braking distance is shorter than 2 m.