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Drive clutch lever
How to drive, change speed, turn, stop (park)
Confirm that all around you is safe before proceeding to drive the machine.
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If driving the machine alongside ditches or the edges of paths, there is a danger that the weight of the
machine could cause the ground to collapse.
Use caution when operating the machine on soft ground.
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Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than 15°. There is a danger of the machine rolling over
or running out of control.
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Danger exists if you suddenly release the drive clutch while driving at high speed [ (HI)] with the
throttle lever, as the emergency brake will be initiated. Put the throttle lever to [ (LOW)] and
lower the speed of the machine before stopping.
How to drive
1.
Start the engine.
(Refer to page 15 for how to start the engine)
2.
Be sure to put the speed change lever securely in the necessary
position.
If the speed change lever is not securely in place, there is a
danger that gears could be released while driving the
machine. If a gear is difficult to engage, do not force it. Shift
the drive clutch a little to the [ON] position and be certain to
check the gear change one more time.
There are 3 forward speeds. Do not operate at excessive
speeds.
3.
Put the throttle lever in the [half open] position and grip the drive
clutch lever [ON] to drive the machine.
Before driving, adjust the cutting height to avoid contacting
the ground and other obstacles. Also be sure to have the
blade clutch lever in the [OFF] position.
Speed change lever
