13
Operation
EN
Danger
Injury hazard due to defective mower
Do not operate the mower if it is not in perfect work-
ing order. Before operating the unit, always carry out
a visual inspection. Pay particular attention to safety
devices, the cutting mechanism and its supporting
brackets, operating controls and threaded connec-
tions, and check that they are not damaged and are
securely attached.
Replace damaged parts before operating.
Danger
Risk of injury
While the engine is running or hot, do not check,
inspect or service/adjust the mower.
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal regula-
tions concerning the times when the appli-
ance may be used (if required, contact your
local authority).
Before operating the unit, always
Check:
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all guards,
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the engine oil level (see engine manual),
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The fuel level,
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the tyre pressure,
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ventilation slots in the engine area for dirt and
grass clippings.
Fill up with fuel and check the oil level
Note
The engine has already been filled with oil at
the factory - please check the oil; if required
refill.
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Fill up with lead-free petrol. See engine manual.
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Fill fuel tank up to max. 2.5 cm below the lower
edge of the inlet nozzle.
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Close fuel tank tightly.
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Check the oil level. The oil level must be between
the “Full/Max.” and “Add/Min.” mark (Also see
engine manual).
Check tyre pressure
Note
For production reasons the tyre pressure
may be higher than required.
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Check tyre pressure. If required, correct (see
section “Maintenance”):
-front:
1.0 bar
-rear:
0.7 bar
Adjusting the driver’s seat
Fig. 2
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Move seat to the required position.
Adjusting the steering wheel(depending
on model)
Fig. 3
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Press the locking button and put the steering
wheel into the desired position (a, b, c).
Note
Ensure that the locking button engages
correctly!
Starting the engine
Note
Some models have no choke. The engine
is automatically set to the particular starting
process.
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Turn on the fuel tap (if fitted – see engine manual).
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Sit on the driver’s seat.
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Switch off and raise the cutter deck:
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Move PTO lever to the Off position
.
- Set cutting height adjustment lever to “5” (cutter
deck up).
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Actuate the parking brake.
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Move direction of travel lever to “N”.
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Move throttle to .
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If the engine is cold, pull out the choke or set the
throttle to .
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Turn the ignition key to until the engine is
running (attempt to start the engine for max. 5
seconds, wait 10 seconds before attempting to
start the engine again).When the engine is
running, set the ignition key to /
.
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As soon as the engine is running, slowly push
back the choke/throttle until the engine is running
smoothly.
Stopping the engine
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Move the throttle to the middle position.
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Let the engine run for approx. 20seconds.
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Set ignition key to .
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Remove the ignition key.
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Before leaving the mower, actuate the parking
brake.
Driving
Danger
Abrupt starting, sudden stopping, and driving at an
excessively high speed increases the risk of acci-
dents and may damage the device. Be particularly
careful when reversing. Never set/adjust the driver’s
seat while the unit is moving.
Caution! Damage to the device.
Never change the direction of travel without first
bringing the mower to a standstill.
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Start the engine as indicated.
