Operation Manual

18 – English
Driving
Before starting
• Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
• Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule
.
Adjust the seat to the required position.
Start the engine
1 M125-97FH Make sure that the clutch control is
depressed. (Run position)
2 Make sure the blades are not rotating by sliding the lever
bac
kwards and locking it in the locked position.
3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:
M105-97F
- Press down the parking brake pedal (1).
- Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
- Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the
br
ake pedal is pressed.
M125-97FH
- Slide the parking brake lever forward.
- Hook the lever in place in the most forward position.
The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not
pressed do
wn.
4
M105-97F
Put the gear shift lever in the ”N” position (neutral).
IMPORTANT!
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s
seat m
ust not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt.
Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine
damage
.
1
2
N