Never use reverse to reduce speed going
downhill. control of the machine may be lost, particularly on
slippery surfaces.
Never ride the machine on slopes in neu-
tral gear or with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear
before leaving the machine stopped and unattended.
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (
4.32/33) to take
advantage of the braking effect of the hydrostatic drive when the
transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine must be transported on a lorry
or trailer car, use access ramps having proper strength,
width and length. Load the machine with the engine turned
off, without driver and only pushed by a proper number of
people. Lower the cutting deck, engage the parking brake and
properly secure the machine to the means of transportation
with cables or chains during transportation.
5.7 ADVICE ON HOW TO OBTAIN A GOOD CUT
1.
To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance, it should
be cut regularly and without damaging the grass.
2.
It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3.
The blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that
the grass is cut straight without any ragged edge that leads to yel-
lowing at the ends.
4.
The engine must run at full speed, both to ensure a sharp cut of
the grass and to get the necessary thrust to push the cuttings
through the collector channel.
5.
The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of
growth of the grass, which should not be left to grow too much
between one cut and the next.
6.
During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher
to prevent the ground from drying out.
7.
If the grass is very tall, it should be cut twice in a twenty-four hour
period.The first time with the blades at maximum height, possi-
bly reducing the cutting width, and the second cut at the desired
height.
8.
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate the cut-
ting in both directions.
9.
If the collector system tends to get blocked with grass, you
should reduce the forward speed since this may be too high for
the condition of the grass. If the problem persists, the probable
causes are either badly sharpened blades or deformed wings.
10.
Be very careful when mowing near bushes or low kerbs which
could distort the horizontal position and damage the edge of the
cutting deck as well as the blades.
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Start the engine ( 5.4.1)
Ensure that all the conditions allowing
starting are met, and then turn the key.
Go forward ( 5.4.2)
Move the accelerator;
push the pedal right
down, engage the gear ( 4.22)
and then gradually release the
pedal;
press the drive pedal
forward ( 4.32);
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Brake or stop ( 5.4.3)
Reduce the engine speed and press
the brake pedal.
Reverse ( 5.4.4)
Stop the machine;
put into neutral (N),
push the pedal right down, engage
reverse, ( 4.22) and then gradual-
ly release the pedal;
press the drive pedal
in reverse; ( 4.33).
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Cut the grass ( 5.4.5)
Fit the grass-catcher or stone-guard,
adjust the height of the cutting deck
wheels and move the accelerator; en-
gage the blades and adjust the cutting
height.
push the pedal right
down, engage the gear ( 4.22) and
then gradually release the pedal;
press the drive pedal
forward ( 4.32);
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Empty the grass-catcher ( 5.4.6)
Stop forward movement, disengage the
blades, and activate the control
for tipping up the grass-catcher
Unblock the collector channel
( 5.4.7)
Operate the cutting height adjusting
lever several times to shake and re-
lease the collector channel.
Stop forward movement, disengage the
blades and turn off the engine; remove
the grass-catcher and clean the chan-
nel.
Engage "Mulching" ( 5.4.8)
Disengage the blades.
Remove the grass-catcher and insert
the accessory.
Engage the appropriate lever
( 4.10).
This accessory
(optional) must be mounted as
shown in the relative instructions.
"Mulching" is engaged
or disengaged via an appropriate
lever (2) ( 4.10)
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End mowing ( 5.4.8)
Disengage the blades and reduce the
engine speed.
Stop the engine ( 5.4.9)
Reduce the engine speed, wait a few
seconds, and turn the key.
Store the machine ( 5.4.10)
Engage the parking brake, remove
the key and, if necessary, wash the ma-
chine, the inside of the cutting deck, the
collector channel and the
grass-catcher.
5.8 SUMMARY OF THE MAIN OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED
OUT IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS OF USE
