5.4.5 Grass cutting
The machine is not designed for heavy duty use or for
mowing large quantities of grass.
The blade is engaged by means of a clutch device.
To avoid damage or premature wear of the friction elements, strictly observe the
following instructions.
To start cutting:
1. remove any foreign objects that could be hit by the blade (stones, branches, bones,
wire etc.) and mark off the position of hidden elements that cannot be moved (roots,
sprinklers etc.);
2. check that the grass-catcher is fitted properly;
3. put the accelerator lever into the «FAST» position;
4. bring the cutting deck to the highest position before engaging the blade;
5. only engage the blade (
☛
4.6) without pausing in the intermediate positions
when on the grass lawns. Avoid engaging the blade on stony ground or when
the grass is very high.
6. start moving forwards onto the grass area very gradually and with particular caution, as
already described;
7. on rough ground, adjust the cutting height to prevent the blade from knocking against
uneven ground or foreign objects, damaging the blade and bracket;
8.engage the most suitable gear in order to reach the desired forward speed (1st - 2nd
gear)and adjust the cutting height (
☛
4.5) so that the quantity of grass to be removed is
not too much that it jams the blade or clogs up the collector channel.
When cutting on sloping ground, the forward speed must
be reduced to ensure safe conditions (
☛
1.2 - 5.5).
– Lower the speed whenever you note a reduction in engine speed, since a forward speed
that is too fast compared to the amount of grass being cut will never mow the grass well.
– Disengage the blade and put the cutting deck in the highest position whenever you need
to get past an obstacle or a hump.
–Use the 3rd gear only when moving the machine from one area to the other.
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