BDR-1200
Note:
During the first running ups of the cutting disc, a new or cold engine might turn itself off. This tendency disappears after warming up the engine. In
case the cutting disc drive cannot be runned up even after heating up the engine, check if there is a defect according to Table 8.
2.4.3.2 Putting the machine in motion
Wheel drive clutch travel lever on the left handle of the handlebars serves for turning on the travel forward and in reverse.
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Forward travel:
Using the gear shifting lever, gear any of the speed gear (1 to 5). Then press the wheel driveclutch lever on the left handlebar
all the way to the handle, and the machine moves ahead immediately. Adjust the speed of your walk to machine speed as soon as you press the
lever and the machine moves.
Be ready for the machine to move ahead with a slight twitch.
If the machine runs on the 5th gear, start at about ½ of max. engine revolutions. After the machine starts moving ahead, set such
engine revolutions to keep your walk still safe.
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Reverse travel:
Shift the gear shifting lever into “R” position. Then press the wheel drive clutch lever on the left handlebar all the way to the
handle, and the machine moves in reverse. Adjust the speed of your walk to machine speed as soon as you press the lever and the machine
moves.
Be extremely careful when reversing.
Always press the clutch lever all the way down to the handlebars. If the lever is not pressed properly, it causes damage to the V-
belt.
The wheel drive clutch lever does not adjust travelling speed!
2.4.3.3 Directional brakes
Directional brakes are used to simplify turning and rotating the machine, and to correct the straight direction of the drive on slopes. If any of the
wheels creeps on less adhesive surface (e.g. on an under flooded meadow), it can be slacken up to free the machine.
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If you press the lever of the left directional brake, (15 on Fig.6), the mower turns left.
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If you press the lever of the right directional brake, (16 on Fig.6), the mower turns right.
Be extremely careful when reversing. If you use directional brakes when reversing, the machine will turn faster and harder than in
forward drive.
If one of the wheels is slipping on a less adhesive surface (for example wet meadow), it is possible to ease the machine extrication by slight braking.
Always brake the wheel which is slipping. Press the directional brake lever only so, that the wheel is not completely braked. In order to prevent the
machine from braking on possible terrain unevenness, always slightly lift the mowing discs by pushing the handlebars downwards.
Be especially careful when extricating the machine!
Set the engine revolutions on approx. 1/3 of its maximum and shift gear 1 or the reverse gear when extricating the machine by help of
the directional brakes!
2.4.3.4 Machine stopping
If you wish to stop the machine, release the left handlebar lever. The machine stops moving, but the cutting discs spin. The cutting disc drive is turned
off by releasing disc drive clutch lever on the right handlebar. The cutting disc is turned off by an automatic brake. Shift the accelerator lever into 'MIN’
or “STOP” position.
Always switch off the engine and wait for the cutting discs to stop before starting any activity near the machine! Always switch the
engine off before leaving the machine!
Never leave the engine running at the maximum engine speed for a long time or running idle while the clutch of the cutting disc
drive and wheel drive are turned off! The machine wheel drive parts could be damaged (V-belt, belt pulley, clutch pulley, etc.)!
2.4.3.5 Mowing on slope
Never use sulky on mowing on a slope! There is a risk of tilting sulky over and injuring the operator!
Do not use the machine on wet grass. You have to move on a safe terrain at any time. Work in walking, never run. Be extremely careful
mainly when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow on extreme down hills. If you fall accidentally, do not hold the machine but
release it.
Safe climbing ability of the machine is 10º. Mowing steep slopes goes to your responsibility.
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