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6.6 THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
(5)
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold.
1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke is located in the top of the groove.
Avoid operating the machine in this posi-
tion, taking care to move the control to full
throttle (see below) when the engine is
warm.
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.
3. Idling.
6.7 IGNITION LOCK (6)
Ignition lock used for starting/stopping the engine.
Four positions:
1. Stop position – the engine is short-cir-
cuited. The key can be removed.
2/3. Operating position.
4. Start position – the electric start motor
is activated when the key is turned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position 2/3.
6.8 GEAR LEVER (7, Manual)
A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears
in the gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N) or reverse
(R).
The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when
changing gear.
NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite
stationary before changing from reverse to forward
gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage imme-
diately, release the clutch pedal and then press it in
once again. Engage the gear once again. Never
force a gear in.
6.9 POWER TAKE-OFF (8)
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power
take-off for operating the cutting deck. Two posi-
tions:
1.Forward position – power take-off dis-
engaged.
2. Backward position – power take-off en-
gaged.
6.10 CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER
(9, HST)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without
the help of the engine. Two positions:
1. Lever pressed in – transmis-
sion engaged for normal opera-
tion.
2. Lever pulled out – transmis-
sion disengaged. The machine
can be moved by hand.
The machine may not be towed
over long distances or at high speeds. The trans-
mission could be damaged.
7 AREAS OF USE
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven
on public roads.
8 START AND OPERATION
8.1 ENGINE CASING
To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en-
gine and battery, open the engine casing.
The en-
gine must not be running when the casing is
opened.
Opening:
1. Ensure that the control arms are in their forward
positions.
2. Raise the seat lock (fig.8) and fold the seat for-
wards.
3. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and
fold up the casing (fig. 9).
Closing:
Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold
down the casing (fig. 9).
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is folded down.
Risk of burns and crushing injuries.