CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
4.7 B
LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE CONTROL
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For models with engagement by lever
The lever (4.7.1) has two positions, as shown on the label:
«A» = Blades disengaged
«B» = Blades engaged
– If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with,
the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted (☛ 5.2).
– The "Blades engaged" condition is indicated by a pilot lamp (4.10.c).
– On disengaging the blades (position «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated
which stops their rotation in few seconds.
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For models with engagement by electromagnetic clutch
The mushroom switch (4.7.2) is for engaging the blades by an electromagnetic
clutch:
«A» Pressed
«B» Pulled
– If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with,
the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted (☛ 5.2).
– The "Blades engaged" condition is indicated by a pilot lamp (4.10.c).
– On disengaging the blades, a brake is simultaneously activated which stops their
rotation in few seconds.
4.8 C
UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which corre-
spond to various heights of between 3 and 9 cm.
– To go from one height to another, press the release button at the end of the lever.
4.9 C
ONTROL FOR TIPPING GRASS
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In manual tipping models
The grass-catcher may be tipped to empty by pulling the lever
(4.9.1), which can be extracted from its housing.
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In electrical tipping models
The grass-catcher may be emptied by pressing the push-but-
= Blades disengaged
= Blades engaged
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CATCHER
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4.9.1