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Original instructions for use
6.3 SAFETY CHECKS
Check that the results of the safety checks below
are achieved when testing the machine in question.
The safety checks must always be
carried out every time before use.
If any of the results below is not
achieved, the machine must not be
used! Take the machine to a service
workshop for repair.
6.3.1 General safety check
6.3.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
6.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 9).
2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly
in place.
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine – put
the throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm
behind the choke position).
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the
machine work under load immediately, but let
the engine run for a few minutes first. This will
allow the oil to warm up.
When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
6.5 OPERATING TIPS
Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes. See 6.2.
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when
driving up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down
or from the bottom to the top.
The machine may not be driven on
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control and reduce the risk of tipping
over.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries.
Never drive with the engine casing
open.
Never drive with the deck connected in
the transport position. This will damage
the deck’s drive belt.
Never drive with the deck connected in
the transport position. This will damage
the deck’s drive belt.
6.6 STOP
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1-2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the ignition key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly
important if the machine is to be transported on a
trailer for example.
If the machine is left unattended,
remove the spark plug cable(s) from the
spark plug(s). Also remove the starter
key
Object Result
Fuel lines and connec-
tions.
No leaks.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
Drive the machine for-
wards/backwards and
release the driving-ser-
vice brake pedal.
The machine will stop.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Status Action Result
The clutch-brake
pedal is not
depressed.
The power take-off
is not activated.
Try to start. The engine will
not start.
The clutch-brake
pedal is depressed.
The power take-off
is activated.
Try to start. The engine will
not start.
Engine running.
The power take-off
is activated.
The driver
gets up from
the seat.
The engine will
stop.
Engine running. Remove fuse
10 A.
The engine will
stop.