Oleo-Mac APACHE 92, Operators Instruction Book

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(6) MOWING DECK ENGAGEMENT AND RUN DOWN INDICATOR
This indicator indicates when the mowing deck is on and running down.
Light is on The mowing deck is activated
Flashing
The mowing deck is deactivated, but the blades are still rotating (the
indicator flashes for approx. 10 seconds)
(7) PARKING BRAKE LEVER
1
2
The parking brake has two positions. In position ( 1 ) the brake is not active,
after shifting to position ( 2 ) while stepping down on brake pedal the parking
brake is activated (will brake).
Stepping on the brake pedal will deactivate the parking brake and the lever will
automatically be released and shift to position ( 1 ).
(8) BRAKE PEDAL
Pressing the brake pedal will slow down the riding mower.
Never use the brake at the same time as the travel direction function – there is
a danger of damaging the transmission!
(9) DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL
The pedal is used only if necessary and only when driving directly forward. It has two positions:
When the pedal is pushed down the lock is engaged.
When the pedal is released the lock is automatically disengaged.
Use the lock only when driving directly forward and only if necessary (loss of
traction). Never use the differential lock when changing travel direction. Otherwise
there is a risk of serious damage to the transmission!