Starting
and using the machine
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Emptying the hopper
A fill level signal sounds when the hopper is full.
Empty the hopper when you hear this signal.
Do not overfill the hopper; you could damage the conveyor system.
When emptying, do not exceed the slope incline of 5°
≙
8.75%!
Emptying at ground level
1. Pull the lever back to tip the hopper.
2. Return the hopper to the working position when it is empty by push-
ing the lever forward.
Emptying from a height
1. Back the machine to within about 1 m of the discharge point.
2. Use the control lever to bring the hopper to the correct discharge
height.
3. Slowly back towards the discharge point (Fig. 8.7).
4. Tip the hopper.
5. Swing the hopper back to its original position
6. Move forwards to about 1 m from the discharge point
7. Lower the hopper into the working position.
CAUTION
Risk of fire.
The hopper must always be emptied fully after grass-cutting. Fer-
menting clippings can become very hot and even catch fire under
certain conditions.
