Driving
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Driving
Warning
Mowing on the slope is dangerous. There is a tilting and
slipping hazard.
► Observe the safety instructions regarding mowing on
slopes.
In case of a hazardous situation, declutch the blade and
switch off the travel drive.
Brakes
Warning
The brake cannot be actuated with the foot pedal when
you hold on to the drive lever at the same time.
► Release the drive lever when you actuate the brake
pedal.
To stop move the drive lever slowly to neutral position and
then to the left to parking position or step on the brake pedal.
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. When you actu-
ate the brake pedal, the drive lever moves all the way to
neutral position/parking brake.
Press the brake pedal only in exceptional situations because
the device stops abruptly.
Driving
1. Start the engine.
2. Make sure that your path is clear of obstacles or persons.
3. Push the drive lever to the right to release the parking
brake.
4. Move the drive lever slowly to the desired driving direc-
tion. The more you move the lever away from the neutral
position, the faster the device moves.
Reversing
Warning
Danger of injury when reversing
► Make sure that your path is clear of obstacles and that
no other persons stand behind your device.
Always reverse slowly. Be especially cautious when the
blade is engaged.
1. Slowly move the drive lever to the rear. The more you
move the lever away from the neutral position, the faster
the device moves.
Differential lock
Warning
Danger of injury when curves are driven
When curves are driven while the differential lock is actu-
ated, the turning circle is increased.
► While the differential lock is actuated, only go slowly
into a curve.
The differential lock connects the two rear wheels rigidly to
each other. This improves traction. Actuate the differential
lock when a wheel slips.
Always actuate the differential lock when moving downhill.
This improves the driving stability of the device. The risk of
sliding or swerving of the rear is reduced and safe braking is
possible.
To avoid excessive wear,
– actuate the differential lock only when the device is
stopped, if possible.
– always step on the pedal all the way.
– release the differential lock when it is no longer absolutely
needed.
