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Operating Instructions, Controls
Cutter On/Off Switch
(Figs. 10 & 11)
The cutter switch controls the electromagnetic blade
clutch. To switch the cutter on, push the switch and
then release it, this will engage the cutter deck. To
indicate that the Cutter Deck is engaged, the Cutter
Deck Height Indicator will flash (Fig. 11). To stop the
Cutter Deck, push the switch again. Although the
Cutter Deck is automatically switched off when the
engine is stopped or when the operator gets off the
seat, it is not good practice to rely on these features,
the Cutter Deck should always be switched OFF
as soon as you have finished cutting and certainly
BEFORE stopping the engine or getting off the
tractor. The Cutter will only work whilst the operator is
sat on the seat.
NOTE:
The headlights will flash whilst the Cutter
Deck is running if they are not being used. If the
headlights are in use they will not flash but function
as normal.
Electric Lifts
(not applicable to Mini tractor)
(Figs. 10 & 11)
Electric deck height adjustment (where fitted)
The cutting height is adjusted by turning the
rotary switch anti-clockwise to lower the deck and
clockwise to raise the deck (Fig. 10). The height
indicator on the electronic display (Fig. 11) shows the
deck position (0 – lowest to 9 – highest). To get the
best from this refinement use it to continuously adjust
cutting height to suit ground and grass conditions. Do
not make downward adjustments on the move until
you are familiar with the height control, this will avoid
“scalping” the lawn.
Manual Deck Lift
(where fitted)
(Fig. 12)
Your tractor may be fitted with a manual deck lift. To
operate, simply push the trigger in until the weight
of the deck can be felt and pull back to the desired
cutting height (numbered 1-9). To lower, hold the
trigger in and push forward. Exercise caution when
operating lift lever.
Hour Meter
(not applicable to Mini tractor)
(Fig. 13)
Your tractor is fitted with an hour meter to assist you
in adhering to the recommended service intervals.
The hour meter only operates whilst the engine
is actually running. Clocked hours will show up
on the RPM display prior to starting the engine.
Recommended service intervals are shown on
page 25.
NOTE:
50 hours of mowing at 5 mph equates to
250 miles of grass cutting!
Low Fuel Warning
(not applicable to Mini tractor)
(Fig. 14)
When the tractor is low on fuel a warning will appear
where the RPM display is saying ‘FUEL’, this is a
warning to tell you to fill up again as the tractor is
about to run out of petrol or diesel.
Electric Deck Lift
Park Brake Indicator Cutting Height Indicator
fig. 10
fig. 11
fig. 12
fig. 13
fig. 14
Cutter On/Off