HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT
storage period (more than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then recharge
before using again ( ☛ 6.2.4).
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks from the tubes,
fuel stopcock or carburettor.
5.4.12 Card protection device
The electronic circuit board has a self-resetting protector which breaks the circuit if
there is a fault in the electrical system. It results in the stopping of the engine and the
switching off of the lamp.
The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of the fault should
be ascertained and dealt with to avoid reactivating the protection device.
IMPORTANT
– 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.
5.4.13 Summary of main steps to follow when using the machine
To ...
Start the engine (☛ 5.4.1)
Go forward (☛ 5.4.2)
Brake or stop (☛ 5.4.3)
Reverse (☛ 5.4.4)
The battery must be kept in a cool and dry place. Before a long
To avoid activating the protection device:
You will need to ...
Open the fuel stopcock, ensure that all the conditions
allowing starting are met, and then turn the key.
Apply the throttle;
➤
Mechanical transmission: press the pedal right down,
shift into forward gear ( ☛ 4.22) eand slowly release the
pedal;
➤
Hydrostatic transmission: press the drive pedal for-
wards (☛ 4.32);
Reduce the engine speed and press the brake pedal.
Stop the machine;
➤
Mechanical transmission: shift into neutral (N), push
the pedal right down, go into reverse, (☛ 4.22) and then
gradually release the pedal;
➤
Hydrostatic transmission: press the drive pedal back-
wards ( ☛ 4.32).
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