5.4.3 SETTING THE HEIGHT OF THE MOWING MECHANISM
If you want to set the mowing mechanism higher from the ground, move its
lever upward.
If you want to set the mowing mechanism closer to the ground, move its lever
downward.
- Position "1" is used for duplicating uneven terrain. Do not use this height setting permanently,
because it will wear out the mowing mechanism's parts faster.
- The mowing mechanism is equipped with four travel wheels that lift the frame on uneven
terrain and thereby protect the blades from damage.
- If you want to reduce the control force that lifts the mowing mechanism on an AG122
machine, change the auxiliary spring attachment to the left side. The factory default
settings are:
5.4.4 BALANCING THE MOWING MECHANISM
For best mowing results, the mowing mechanism must be set to the correct height. The adjustment
process is explained in chapter "6.3.7 MOWING MECHANISM - INSPECTION AND ALIGNMENT" of this
manual.
5.5 DRIVING THE MACHINE
General warning before driving:
Make sure the parking brake is disengaged. The parking brake lever must not remain in position "2"
(
4.2). The parking brake automatically releases when the service brake pedal is pressed.
The bypass lever must be set to position "1", i.e., the bypass must be turned off.
When driving toward the mowing area, the mowing mechanism must be turned off and set to
the highest position, i.e., the mowing mechanism's height adjustment lever must be in position "7".
When driving over an obstacle more than 8 cm high (curbs, etc.), ramps must be used to prevent
damage to the mowing mechanism and transmission.
Avoid colliding the front wheels hard with solid obstacles. This can damage the front axles,
especially at high speeds.
5.5.1 DRIVING FORWARD/BACKWARD
Slowly move the accelerator lever to "MIN" position. This reduces engine RPM.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal according to the desired driving direction (forward or reverse).
Caution! Pressing the pedal quickly can cause an accident!
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