4.6 INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
WARNING DEVICE ON THE DASH-
BOARD (Fig. 4.1 no.6).
– The sound warning signals that the grass
catcher is full (see 5.4.6).
Machine with one indicator light
(Fig. 4.1 no.6a).
This lamp comes on when the key (4.3) is
in the «ON» position and stays on while the
machine is running.
– When it flashes, it means that it is not
ready to be started (see 5.2).
Machine with 6 indicator light panel
(Fig. 4.1 no.6b)
The dashboard has a series of indicator
lights that are enabled with the ignition key
(4.3) in the «ON» position.
– When a warning light comes on, it indi-
cates:
a) Hand brake enabled;
b) grass catcher or rear discharge guard
missing;
c) cutting means engaged;
d) no operator present;
e) Gear in "neutral";
f) fault in battery charger (with engine run-
ning).
4.7 CUTTING MEANS ENGAGE AND
BRAKE CONTROLS (Fig. 4.1 no.7)
The mushroom switch allows you to engage the
cutting means using the electromagnetic clutch:
«A» Pressed = Cutting means
«B» Pulled = Cutting means engaged
– If you engage the cutting means without tak-
ing the necessary safety precautions, the
engine shuts down and cannot be restarted
(see 5.2).
– In disengaging the cutting means (Pos. «A»),
a brake is simultaneously activated which
stops their rotation within a few seconds.
4.8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (Fig. 4.1 no.8)
There are seven positions for this lever, shown
as «1» to «7» on the label, which correspond to
disengaged
various heights between 3 and 8 cm.
– To go from one height to another, press the
release button at the end of the lever.
4.9 GRASS CATCHER TIPPING LEVER
(if fitted) (Fig. 4.1 no.9)
This pull-out lever tips and empties the grass
catcher. This means less work for the operator.
4.10 REVERSE GEAR CUTTING
CONSENT BUTTON (Fig. 4.1 no. 10)
By pressing and holding this button, it is pos-
sible to switch to reverse gear with the cutting
means engaged without causing the engine to
stop.
Mechanical transmission
4.21 CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL
(Fig. 4.2 no.21)
This pedal has two functions: during the first
part of its travel it acts as a clutch, engaging
and disengaging drive to the wheels, and in
the second part it acts as a brake on the rear
wheels
IMPORTANT Do not keep the pedal half
way between clutch engagement or disen-
gagement, as this can cause overheating and
damage the transmission belt.
NOTE When the machine is in movement,
keep your foot off the pedal.
4.22 SPEED CHANGE LEVER
(Fig. 4.2 no.22)
This lever has seven positions for the 5 for-
ward speeds, the neutral position «N», and
reverse «R».
To go from one speed to another, press the
pedal (4.21) halfway and shift the lever as
shown on the label.
WARNING!
gaged when the machine has stopped.
Hydrostatic transmission:
4.31 BRAKE PEDAL (Fig. 4.3 no.31)
This pedal works the brake on the rear
wheels.
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Reverse must be en-