Operation
Setting the cutter wheels
The cutter wheels should never be lower than
6-12 mm above the ground at the lowest cutter posi-
tion. The cutter wheels are not designed to bear the
loads generated by the cutters and may have to be
offset accordingly. They are used solely for compen-
Always move the cutting wheels so they line up
evenly.
Note
The number of cutter deck wheels varies
depending on the model.
Operation
Attention !
Also observe the information in the operating
manual for the engine.
Note
Comply with the national/municipal regula-
tions concerning the times when the appli-
ance may be used (if required, contact your
local authority).
Switching on/off the headlights
depending on the model)
To turn the headlights on, set the switch to "ON".
To turn the headlights off, set the switch to "OFF".
Open the fuel tap
You can use the fuel tap to open and close the sup-
ply of fuel to the left and right fuel tanks.
Fuel supply to both tanks shut
Fuel supply to right tank open
Fuel supply to left tank open
Switch parking brake on/off
To switch the parking brake on, press the brake
pedal [A] right through and press the
switch [D]
.
To switch the parking brake off, press through the
brake pedal [A] until the switch [D] is released.
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Always switch on the parking brake before
leaving the device.
Do not step on the forward pedal [B] or the
reverse pedal [C] while the brake pedal [A] is
activated or the parking brake is switched on.
This may damage the gears.
Setting the engine speed
using the throttle.
Fast engine speed =
Slow engine speed =
Starting the engine
Open the fuel tap (for the left or right fuel tank).
Sit down on the driver's seat.
Switch the cutter deck off.
Switch the parking brake on.
(optional;
Set the throttle to
If the engine is cold, pull the choke or set the
throttle to
Press the ignition key
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Turn the ignition keyto
up.
Release the ignition key.
Set the ignition key to
Reset the choke / throttle slowly until the engine is
running smoothly.
Stop the engine
Set the throttle to the middle position.
Let the engine run for approx. 20 seconds.
Set the ignition key to
Remove the ignition key.
Switch the parking brake on.
Attention !
Note
The choke
is used for starting the de-
vice with a cold engine. Some models have
no choke. The engine is automatically set
to the particular starting process. Follow the
separate instructions in the engine operating
manual.
.
.
:
until the engine starts
.
Note
A start attempt should take a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
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