HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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the fault should be ascertained and dealt with to avoid reactivating the
protection device
To avoid activating the protection device:
– do not invert the leads on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine without its battery or damage may be
caused to the charging regulator;
– be careful not to cause short-circuits.
5.4.12 Summary of main steps to follow when using the machine
To
…
You
must
…
Start the engine ( 5.4.1)
Open the fuel stopcock, ensure that all the conditions
allowing starting are met, and then turn the key
Go forward ( 5.4.2)
push the pedal right down,engage the gear and then
gradually release the pedal.
Brake or stop ( 5.4.3)
Reduce the engine speed and press the brake pedal.
Reverse ( 5.4.4)
Stop the machine;put into neutral,push the pedal right
down,engage reverse,and then gradually release the
pedal.
Cut the grass ( 5.4.5)
Fit the discharge guard;
apply the throttle
;
engage the
blades
;adjust the cutting height, push the pedal right
down,engage the gear and then gradually release the
pedal.
Unblock the collector
channel ( 5.4.6)
Stop moving forwards, disengage the blades and turn
off the engine. Open the
discharge guard
and clean the
collector channel.
.
Finish mowing ( 5.4.7)
Disengage the blades and reduce the engine speed.
Stop the engine ( 5.4.8)
Reduce the engine speed, wait a few seconds, turn
the key and close the fuel stopcock.
Store the machine ( 5.4.10)
Engage the parking brake, remove the key and, if
necessary, wash the machine, the inside of the cutting
deck, the collector channel and the grass-catcher
5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
O
nly mow on slopes with gradients up
to the maximum already mentioned.
Lawns on a slope have to be mowed
moving up and down and never across
them. When changing direction, take great
care that the wheels facing up the slope
do not hit any obstacles (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the
machine to slide sideways, tip over or make you lose control
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF
