Operation
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal regula-
tions concerning the times when the appli-
ance may be used (if required, contact your
local authority).
Before operating the unit, always
Check:
all guards,
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the engine oil level (see engine manual),
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the fuel level,
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the tyre pressure,
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ventilation slots in the engine area for dirt and
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grass clippings.
Fill up with fuel and check the oil level
Note
The engine has already been filled with oil at
the factory - please check the oil; if required
refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol. See engine manual.
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Fill fuel tank up to max. 2.5 cm below the lower
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edge of the inlet nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.
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Check the oil level. The oil level must be between
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the "Full/Max." and "Add/Min." mark (Also see
engine manual).
Check tyre pressure
Note
For production reasons the tyre pressure
may be higher than required.
Check tyre pressure. If required, correct (see
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section "Maintenance"):
- front:
1.0 bar
- rear:
0.7 bar
Adjusting the driver's seat
Fig. 2
Move seat to the required position.
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Adjusting the steering wheel (depend-
ing on model)
Fig. 3
Press the locking button and move the steering
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wheel to the desired position (a, b, c).
Note
Ensure that the locking button engages
correctly!
Starting the engine
Note
Some models have no choke. The engine
is automatically set to the particular starting
process.
Turn on the fuel tap (if fitted – see engine manual).
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Sit on the driver's seat.
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Switch off and raise the cutter deck:
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- Move PTO lever to the Off position
- Set cutting height adjustment lever to "5" (cutter
deck up).
Actuate the parking brake.
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Move direction of travel lever to "N".
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Move throttle to
.
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If the engine is cold, pull out the choke or set the
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throttle to
.
Turn the ignition key to
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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
/
.
As soon as the engine is running, slowly push
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back the choke/throttle until the engine is running
smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Move the throttle to the middle position.
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Leave the engine running for approx. 20 seconds.
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Set ignition key to
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Remove the ignition key.
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Before leaving the mower, actuate the parking
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brake.
Driving
Danger
Abrupt starting, sudden stopping, and driving at an
excessively high speed increases the risk of acci-
dents and may damage the device. Be particularly
careful when reversing. Never set/adjust the driver's
seat while the unit is moving.
Caution! Damage to the device.
Never change the direction of travel without first
bringing the mower to a standstill.
Start the engine as indicated.
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Release the parking brake: Fully depress clutch/
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brake pedal, push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction of travel lever to the corre-
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sponding position.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal, the unit
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moves off.
.
until the engine is
.
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