Operation Manual

Operating Instructions English
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 Start the engine as stated.
 Release the parking brake.
 Slowly engage the drive pedal until
you have reached the speed you
want.
Stopping the appliance
 Release the accelerator.
 Press the brake pedal until
the appliance is stationary.
Mowing
Never change the direction of
motion when the appliance is driving
or coasting (see “Driving the
appliance”)
Information on mowing
– In normal mowing mode
/I/ (see Operation,
ignition lock):
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter
deck.
– In reverse mowing mode
/I/ (see Operation,
ignition lock):
Exercise extreme caution when
reverse mowing and do not
activate unless absolutely
necessary.
 Start the engine as stated.
 Set the throttle lever into position .
 Switch on the cutter deck (PTO).
 Lower the cutters.
 Release the parking brake.
 The required speed is selected
with the forward drive pedal
(by slowly depressing it).
The appliance starts moving.
General information
When adjusting the cutting height
and driving speed, ensure that the
machine is not overloaded.
Depending on the length, type,
and dampness of the grass it may
become necessary to adjust the
cutting height and appliance speed
for the optimum grass catcher
performance.
If blockages occur, reduce the
driving speed and increase the
cutting height.
The best way to mow
Cut the first two rounds so the cut
grass is thrown out sideways into
the middle.
 Never allow the grass to grow
too long
 Never cut the grass too low.
 Drive in a straight line.
 Never mow at high speed,
particularly when a mulching kit
or grass catcher is installed.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Switching off the machine
 Stopping the appliance:
Release the accelerator press
brake pedal until the appliance
is stationary.
 Switch off the cutter deck.
 Set the throttle lever into the middle
position.
 Raise the cutters to the top.
 Set the ignition key to “ /0”
after twenty seconds.
 Engage the locking brake
before leaving the appliance.
 Remove the ignition key.
Pushing the appliance
Fig. 10
Push the appliance only when
the engine is switched OFF.
The levers for releasing the gears are
situated on the left and right sides of
the frame behind the front wheels.
 Unlocking the gear drive:
To push the unit when the engine
is switched off, pull up both levers,
then pull out and press down.
 Release the parking brake.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Note
Never tow the unit while the front
wheels are in contact with the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the gears.
Tips on lawn care
Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass
types. Frequent mowing promotes
the growth of grass, resulting in
strong roots and a firm sward. If you
seldom cut the grass, you will
enhance the development of high-
growing types of grass and other
weeds, such as clover, daisies …).
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm. Only
1
/
3
of the
overall height of the grass should be
mown; i.e. at 7–8 cm, cut at normal
height.
Try not to cut the grass shorter than
4 cm, otherwise the lawn will suffer
during dry periods. If the grass has
grown particularly high (forexample,
during a holiday period), cut it back
to its normal height in several
stages.
Mulching with accessory
(optional)
Fig. 16
The grass is chopped up fine
(approx. 1 cm) during mowing and is
left on the lawn. The lawn therefore
retains a lot of nutrients. Please note
the following:
 Do not mow wet grass.
 Never mow more than max. 2 cm
of the total grass length.
 Drive slowly.
 Have the engine at max. rpm.
 Clean the mower cover regularly.
Note
Attach mulching accessory
depending on the model.
For installation examples see
Fig. 16a/b.