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Stopping the appliance
Move drive lever to "N" position
or release accelerator (units with
hydrostatic drive/automatic
drive).
Step on the brake pedal or
clutch/brake pedal until the
unit stops.
Mowing
In normal mowing mode
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(see Operation,
ignition lock):
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter
deck.
In reverse mowing mode
(see Operation,
ignition lock):
Exercise extreme caution when
reverse mowing and do not
activate unless absolutely
necessary.
Do not change direction when
the appliance is coasting or
driving.
Units with hydrostatic drive
Start the engine as stated.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Release the parking brake.
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Using the drive lever or
accelerator (depending on
model) select forward direction
of travel and speed (actuate
slowly). The appliance starts
moving.
Units with Transmatic drive
Start the engine as stated.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Release parking brake: Fully
depress and hold down clutch/
brake pedal.
Move the direction-of-travel lever
to "F" (forwards).
Select speed setting with lever.
Switch on the cutter deck:
– Switch on PTO.
Lower the cutters.
Slowly release the clutch/brake
pedal, the unit moves.
Units with automatic drive
Start the engine as stated.
To ensure adequate power
output, move the throttle to
Release the parking brake.
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutters.
Select forward drive and speed
with the accelerator pedal
(depress slowly). 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.
Switching off the machine
Stopping the appliance.
Switch off the cutter deck.
Move the throttle to the middle
.
position.
Raise the cutters to the top.
Set the ignition key to
twenty seconds.
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance.
Pushing appliances with
hydrostatic drive
Push the appliance only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Release transmission (Fig. 17b
.
or 17c depending on model):
Pull out lever and press to right.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Pushing units with automatic
drive
Push the appliance only when
the engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Release transmission (Fig. 17a):
Press lever inwards, then pull
outwards and swivel to the rear.
The lever is engaged in front of
.
the holder.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Emptying the grass catcher
(depending on model)
See the separate operating
instructions for the grass catcher.
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
after
approx. 4–5 cm. Only
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 (for example, during a holiday
period), cut it back to its normal
height in several stages.
Mulching (using the
accessories)
The grass is cut into small pieces
(approx. 1 cm) and left to lie on the
lawn. The lawn therefore retains
a lot of nutrients.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section "Mowing".
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