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The traveling lever is at the center
of the rear section of the machine.
Push it forward to move the machine
forward, and pull it back to your side to
move the machine backward. Adjust
the speed by changing the inclination
of the lever.
Turn the traveling lever to the direction
of the desired direction of turning.
Return the lever to the original position,
and the machine will move straight.
The position of the traveling lever can be selected from five angles. Change the
position of the lever according to the operating conditions.
9-3.Traveling lever
Traveling lever
Mowing height
adjustment
switch
Forward
Backward
Mowing height
Low
High
When driving the machine on a steep slope, the machine will not stop even if the
traveling lever is released. When driving the machine on a slope, hold the traveling
lever with one hand and the handle with the other hand so that the machine can stop
any time. Never release them during traveling.
The hydraulic method, in which a solenoid valve and cylinder are used, is adopted
for mowing height adjustment. Tilt the mowing height adjusting switch on the
traveling lever to your side to raise the mowing height, and tilt it forward to lower the
mowing height. The mowing height adjusting range is 3-30 cm. The knife rotation
above the range is prohibited for safety's sake though the mower portion itself can
be raised higher for the sake of transportation or storage. Adjust the mowing height
appropriately. Adjust the mower portion lowering speed with the valve unit, which will
be seen at the back of the fuel filler port when the right side cover is opened.
9-4. Mowing height adjustment
The working speed is hydraulic variable within the range of 0-6.5 km/h for forward
operation and 0-4.5 km/h for backward operation. Adjust the speed appropriately
with the traveling lever according to the condition of the geography and grass.
9-5. Working speed
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WARNING
Check that the operating condition of each part especially the safety of the side
brake, traveling lever and hammer knife mower before operating the machine.
Operate the machine at slow speed so that the machine can be stopped
immediately in any case.
Remove obstacles from the operation area so that you and other people
around the machine will not be injured.
9-1. Machine operation
9. Machine operation
Pull the knife clutch to your side to engage it, and push it forward to disengage it.
The engine cannot be started when the knife clutch is engaged.
9-2. Knife clutch
CAUTION
OFF
ON
Knife clutch lever
Engage the knife clutch right before starting mowing operation. Be sure to
leave it disengaged during any operation other than mowing.
Since the knife shaft rotates by the centrifugal force, engage the clutch halfway
until the rotation is normal. Do not engage the clutch completely at a stroke.
CAUTION
