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8.5 Mowing deck switch
The mowing deck can be engaged and
disengaged with the engine running by
pressing the mowing deck switch. The
mowing blades in the mowing deck begin
to rotate or are stopped.
Engaging the mowing deck:
Press the top of the mowing deck
switch (1) to the stop.
Disengaging the mowing deck:
Press the bottom of the mowing deck
switch (1) to the stop.
8.6 Reverse mowing safety switch
The reverse mowing safety switch
enables the mowing deck for
mowing in reverse driving
direction. The mowing deck is
automatically disengaged for safety
reasons if reverse mowing is not enabled.
For reverse mowing, briefly press reverse
mowing safety switch (1) once with the left
foot within a defined time window.
1 Enable with the mowing deck
disengaged:
● Bring the ride-on mower to a standstill
and select reverse driving direction.
(
Ö 8.7)
● Briefly press the reverse mowing safety
switch once with the left foot.
● Engage the mowing deck and start
reverse mowing within 5 seconds.
(
Ö 8.5)
Reverse mowing can also be enabled
up to 1 second after starting.
2 Enable with the mowing deck
engaged:
● Briefly press the reverse mowing safety
switch once with the left foot during
mowing operation.
● Switch to reverse driving direction
within 5 seconds and continue mowing.
(
Ö 8.7)
Reverse mowing can also be enabled
up to 1 second after changing the
driving direction.
Note
Do not engage the mowing deck in
tall grass or when set to the lowest
cutting level.
Only engage the mowing deck
when the engine is running at the
maximum engine speed.
For safety reasons, engagement is
only possible when the user is
sitting on the driver's seat (safety
device).
If the reverse mowing safety switch
is continuously pressed, the switch
must be released within the time
window and pressed again.