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ensures that the engine cannot be started
if the mower mechanism is activated.
1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator’s seat.
3. Press the brake pedal (6a) for unlock
the parking brake.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. Attempt to start the engine (ignition
key in position III).
CAUTION: The engine is not allowed
to start!
Checking the seat contact switch
The seat contact switch ensures that the
engine switches off as soon as there is
no-one on the operator’s seat when the
mower mechanism is switched on.
1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (6a) and the
parking brake (6b).
3. Start the engine and let it run at
maximum rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. Take your weight off the seat by
standing up (do not get off!).
CAUTION: The engine must switch
off!
Checking the grass catcher contact
switch
The grass catcher contact switch ensures
that the engine is switched off as soon as
the grass catcher is no longer hooked in
correctly when the mower mechanism is
switched on.
1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (6a) and the
parking brake (6b).
3. Start the engine and let it run at
maximum rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. Lift the empty grass catcher slightly, or
press the opening switch.
CAUTION: The engine must switch
off!
Checking the discharge channel contact
switch
The discharge channel contact switch
ensures that the lawn tractor cannot be
started when the discharge channel is
removed.
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Remove the discharge channel.
3. Sit on the operator’s seat.
4. Press the brake pedal (6a) and the
parking brake (6b).
5. Start the engine.
CAUTION: The engine is not allowed
to start!
WARNING: Do not use the machine if
you are unsure whether it is working
safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact
your Dealer immediately to make the
necessary checks and repairs.
6.2 Using the Machine
Operating the tractor
WARNING
- D a n g e r s d u e t o i n a d e q u a t e
knowledge of the lawn tractor!
- Read the instructions for use carefully
before you start!
- Pay particular attention to all safety
instructions!
- Carry out all assembly and start-up work
conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if
you have any doubts!
Fundamental preparatory measures
- Always wear tough shoes and long
trousers while mowing. Never mow
barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
- Check all of the area on which the lawn
tractor will be used and remove any
stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects that could be picked up
and thrown out. Also pay attention to
foreign objects during mowing.
- Carry out all the work described in the
startup instructions. This applies in
particular to checking the safety devices.
- Only use the towing hitch for pulling
loads! Do not exceed the imposed load
limit.
- Do not transport objects on the lawn
tractor, in or on the grass catcher!