Checking The Grass Catcher Contact Switch; Checking The Discharge Channel Contact Switch; Operating The Tractor; Fundamental Preparatory Measures - AL-KO Comfort 220 I Traducción Del Manual Original De Instrucciones

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6.6.4 Checking the grass catcher contact
switch
The grass catcher contact switch ensures that
the engine is switched off as soon as the grass
catcher is no longer hooked in correctly when the
mower mechanism is switched on.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and the parking
brake (03/2, 01/5).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. Lift the empty grass catcher slightly, or press
the opening switch.
NOTE
The engine must switch itself off!
6.6.5 Checking the discharge channel
contact switch
The discharge channel contact switch ensures
that the lawn tractor cannot be started when the
discharge channel is removed.
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Remove the discharge channel (15):
■
Release the eye bolts (15/1).
■
Pull out the discharge channel (15/2)
slightly.
3. Sit on the operator's seat.
4. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and the parking
brake (03/2, 01/5).
5. Start the engine.
NOTE
The engine is not allowed to start!

7 OPERATING THE TRACTOR

WARNING!
Dangers due to inadequate knowledge
of the lawn tractor!
Read the operating instructions for use
carefully before you start!
Pay particular attention to all safety in-
structions!
Carry out all assembly and start-up work
conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if
you have any doubts!
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7.1

Fundamental preparatory measures

■
Always wear tough shoes and long trousers
while mowing. Never mow barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
■
Completely check the entire area on which
the lawn tractor will be used and remove any
stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign
objects which could be scooped up and flung
out. Also pay attention to foreign objects
during mowing.
■
Carry out all the work described in the start-
up instructions. This applies in particular to
checking the safety devices.
■
Only use the towing hitch for pulling loads!
Do not exceed the imposed load limit.
■
Do not transport objects on the lawn tractor!
7.2

Use of accessories

WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect accessories
or incorrect use of accessories!
Only ever use genuine accessories from
the tractor manufacturer!
Pay attention to the regulations on use in
the supplied operating instructions!
Using unauthorised accessories, or using acces-
sories incorrectly, can expose the operator and
other persons to significant risks. The lawn trac-
tor could be overloaded. This can lead to serious
accidents.
7.3

Pushing the lawn tractor

CAUTION!
Danger when pushing on slopes!
Only push the lawn tractor on level
ground! On slopes, the lawn tractor could
roll downhill uncontrollably.
For a foot hydrostatic drive
The bypass lever (12/1) is located in the rear
right wheel housing. Bypass release:
1. Pull out the bypass lever (12/1) and hook it in
place upwards.
2. Release the brake.
ð The lawn tractor can now be pushed.
1. After pushing, reset the bypass lever (12/1)
to enable the hydrostatic transmission again.
Operating the tractor