HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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If there are engine starting problems, do not insist as
you can risk running the battery flat and flooding the
engine. Turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds and then repeat
the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the engine manual
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (
see
5.2).In
these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be
turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be restarted.
5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
This machine has not been approved for use on
public roads. It has to be used (as indicated by the highway code) in
private areas closed to traffic.
When moving the machine, the blades must be disengaged and the
cutting deck raised as high as possible.( possition«7»)
Position the throttle between «SLOW» and«FAST».and the gear
lever in first gear.
Fully press the brake pedal to release the parking brake (see 4.6).
Press
the drive engagement pedal (
see 4.9) in direction
«F» and go
to the required speed by progressively increasing pressure on the pedal
and moving the accelerator appropriately.
Drive must be engaged in the way already described
(see 4.9) to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping up
and loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
First slows down the machine by reducing the engine speed, and
then push the pedal right down to lower the speed even more until the
machine stops.
The machine already slow down considerably by just
releasing the drive pedal.
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged only when the machine
has stopped.
When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by
pressing the drive engagement pedal in the «R» direction (see 4.9).
5.4.5 Grass cutting
To start cutting:
– move the throttle to «FAST»;
– raise the cutting deck as high as possible;
– engage the blades;
