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Important:
To avoid activating the protection device:
•
do not invert the leads on the battery terminals
•
do not use the machine without its battery or
damage may be caused to the charging regulator
•
Be careful not to cause short-circuits
5.4.12 Summary of main steps to follow when using
the machine
To…
You will need to…
Start the engine
(
☛
5.4.1)
Open the fuel stopcock, ensure
that all the conditions allowing
starting are met, and then turn
the key.
Go forward
(
☛
5.4.2)
Press the drive pedal forward.
Brake or stop
(
☛
5.4.3)
Reduce the engine speed and
press the brake pedal
Reverse
(
☛
5.4.4)
Stop the machine; press the
drive pedal back.
Cut the grass
(
☛
5.4.5)
Fit the grass-catcher and apply
the throttle; engage the blades
and adjust the cutting height.
Press the drive pedal forward.
Use the mulching
function (
☛
5.4.6)
Attach the mulching cover
under the side discharge guard.
Finish mowing
(
☛
5.4.7)
Disengage the blades and
reduce the engine speed.
Stop the engine
(
☛
5.4.8)
Reduce the engine speed, wait
a few seconds, turn the key and
close the fuel stopcock.
Store the machine
(
☛
5.4.9)
Engage the parking brake,
remove the key and, if
necessary, wash the machine,
and the inside of the cutting
deck.
5.5 Using the machine on slopping ground
Only mow on slopes with gradients up to the maximum
shown here.
>15
o
>15
o
>10
o
Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving up and
down and never across them.
When changing direction, take great care that the
wheels facing up the slope do not hit any obstacles
(such as stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may cause
the machine to slide sideways, tip over or make you
lose control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF
DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and always apply the
parking brake before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
Start moving forwards very carefully on sloping
ground to prevent the risk of tipping over.
Reduce the forward speed before going on a
slope, particularly downhill.
Never use reverse to reduce speed going
downhill: this could cause you to lose control of
the vehicle, especially on slippery ground.
Only for
XC140-98H
and
XC160-108H
:
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (
☛
4.9) to
take advantage of the braking effect of the hydrostatic
drive when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 Transporting
If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer,
use suitable equipment for lifting and enough
people for the weight involved and the type of lifting
system used. The machine must never be lifted by
rope and tackle. During transport, close the fuel
stopcock, lower the cutting deck, apply the parking
brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes
or chains to the hauling device.
5.7 Lawn maintenance
1.
To keep a lawn green, soft and attractive, it should
be cut regularly without damaging the grass. A
lawn can be composed of different types of grass.
If the lawn is cut frequently, grass and roots grow
more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed. If the
lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass and
weeds start growing (plus daisies and clovers,
etc.).
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
a ragged edge that leads to yellowing 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. The grass 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. The best height of the grass on a well-kept lawn is
approx. 4-5 cm. With one cut, you do not need to
remove more than a third of the total height. If the
grass is very tall, it should be cut twice in 24 hours
period – the first time with the blades at maximum
height, possibly reducing the cutting width, and the
second cut at the desired height.
8. When you mow large areas, start by turning to the
right so that the cut grass will discharge away from
shrubs, fences, drive-ways, etc.
After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite
direction making left turns until finished.
See Fig. 25
9. The appearance of the lawn will improve if you
alternate cutting in both directions.
10. If the collector system tends to get blocked with
grass, you should reduce the forward speed as it
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.
11. Be very careful when mowing near bushes or kerbs
as these could distort the horizontal position of the
cutting deck and damage its edge as well as the
blades.
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