Transporting; Lawn Maintenance - Dolmar TM-102.16 Manual De Instrucciones

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
ground to prevent the risk of tipping up. Reduce the forward speed before
going on a slope, particularly downhill.
DANGER!
!
Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill. Control
of the machine may be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces.
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For mechanical drive models:
DANGER!
!
the clutch out! Always engage a low gear before leaving the machine
stopped and unattended.
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For hydrostatic drive models:
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (☛ 4.32) to take advantage of the brak-
ing effect of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.

5.6 TRANSPORTING

WARNING!
!
f the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use suit-
able equipment for lifting and an appropriate number of people for the weight
involved and the type of lifting system used. The machine must never be lifted
by rope and tackle. While being transported, close the fuel stopcock(
ted), lower the cutting deck, engage the parking brake and fasten the machine
securely with ropes or chains to the hauling device.

5.7 LAWN MAINTENANCE

1. To keep a lawn green, soft and attractive, it should be cut regularly without damag-
ing the grass. A lawn can be composed of different types of grass. If the lawn is cut
frequently, grass and roots grow more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed. If the
lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass and weeds start growing (plus daisies and
clovers, etc.).
2. It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3. The blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the grass is cut
straight without a ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
4. The engine must run at full speed, both to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral gear or with
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