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Operating times
Observe the national and local
regulations concerning the hours
when the appliance can be used
(where necessary, enquire at your
appropriate local authority).
Refuelling and checking
the oil level
Note
The engine is already filled with oil
at the factory – please check and
where necessary, top it up.
Fill up with lead-free petrol
(Fig. 26). See engine manual.
Fill the fuel tank to a maximum of
2 cm below the lower edge of the
filler neck.
Turn the fuel tank stopper tight.
Check the oil level (Fig. 27).
The oil level must be between
the "FULL/Max." and the
"ADD/Min." markings (see also
the engine handbook).
Check the tyre pressure
Note
For manufacturing reasons, the
tyre pressure can be higher than
necessary.
Check the tyre pressure.
Correct where necessary
(see section "Servicing").
– front:
0.8 bar
– rear:
0.7 bar
Set the driver seat
Adjust the seat to the desired
position.
Setting the cutter wheels
(if provided)
Fig. 28
The cutter wheels should never
be lower than 6–12 mm above the
ground at the lowest cutter position.
The cutter wheels are not designed
to bear the loads generated by the
cutters and may have to be offset
accordingly.
Starting the engine
Sit in the driver seat.
Switch off cutter deck: on units
with PTO (Fig. 11 or Fig. 12):
switch off PTO and raise cutter
deck.
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Fully depress and hold down the
brake pedal (Fig. 13) or engage
the parking brake.
Set the drive lever (Fig. 9) to "N".
Appliances with hydrostatic drive
are at "N" when the drive pedal is
not engaged (Fig. 14).
Set the throttle lever (Fig. 7)
to
.
To cold-start the engine, pull the
choke or move the accelerator
lever to
(Fig. 6).
Turn the ignition key (Fig. 4/5)
to
until the engine is running
(attempt to start the engine for
max. 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds
before attempting to start the
engine again). When the engine
is running, set the ignition key to
/
.
Slowly push back the choke
(Fig. 6).
Return the accelerator lever
(Fig. 7) until the engine runs
smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Move the throttle (Fig. 7) to the
middle position.
Let the engine run for approx.
20 seconds.
Turn the ignition key (Fig. 4/5)
to
.
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance.
Driving
Danger
!
Abrupt takeoff, stopping suddenly,
and driving at excessive speeds
raise the risk of accidents and can
cause damage to the unit.
Never set/adjust the driver's seat
while the unit is moving.
Note
Be especially cautious when
reversing. Never change direction
without first stopping the appliance.
Start the engine as stated.
Move the direction lever to your
choice (on auto drive models
only).
Release the parking brake:
Press down fully the brake pedal,
and release it.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Slowly engage the drive pedal
until you have reached the speed
you want.
Stopping the appliance
Release the accelerator.
Press the brake pedal until
the appliance is stationary.
Mowing
In normal mowing mode
/
(see Operation,
ignition lock):
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter
deck.
In reverse mowing mode
(see Operation,
ignition lock):
Exercise extreme caution when
reverse mowing and do not
activate unless absolutely
necessary.
Do not change direction when
the appliance is coasting or
driving.
Note:
Machines with a rear discharge
cannot be used without a grass
catcher attachment or deflector.
Appliances with hydrostatic
drive
Start the engine as stated.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Release the parking brake:
Press down fully the brake pedal,
and release it.
Select forward drive and speed
with the accelerator pedal
(depress slowly). The appliance
starts moving.
Appliances with auto drive
Start the engine as stated.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Move the direction-of-travel lever
to "F" (forwards).
Release the parking brake: Press
down fully the brake pedal, and
release it.
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