• Special care must be taken when operating attach-
ment devices on slopes (altered weight distribution
on the device).
• If the wheels should spin or if the vehicle gets stuck
when travelling up a slope, disengage the mowing
blade or attachment device. Afterwards, the slope
is to be left in a slow downward and straight direc-
tion.
• Never try to stabilise the petrol ride-on lawnmower
by supporting it with your foot on the ground.
• The weight of the catch basket increases the risk of
tipping, especially when it is full.
• Never empty or lift the catch basket on an inclined
plane.
11.6.4 Emptying the catch basket while sitting
down (fig. 12)
If cuttings remain on the ground, the catch basket is
full and must be emptied.
1. Switch off the mowing unit (11) by pushing the le-
ver for the mowing unit (11) backwards and to the
left.
2. Drive to the location where you would like to emp-
ty the catch basket (2).
3. Press the brake pedal (9) completely and activate
the locking brake (8).
4. Set the gear shift (14) to neutral "N".
5. Lift the catch basket (2) by the handle so that it
empties.
6. Lower the catch basket (2) again.
Attention: If the catch basket (2) is not properly en-
gaged, the mowing unit (11) cannot be engaged.
11.6.5 Disengage the catch basket for emptying
(fig. 12)
If cuttings remain on the ground, the catch basket is
full and must be emptied.
m WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Unintended and unexpected start-up of the product
may lead to injuries.
- Always switch off the engine before emptying.
1. Press the brake pedal (9) completely and activate
the locking brake (8).
2. Switch off the mowing unit (11) by pushing the le-
ver for the mowing unit (11) backwards and to the
left.
3. Set the gear shift (14) to neutral "N".
4. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key (30) to
the "Stop" position. Then remove the ignition key
(30) from the ignition lock (10).
5. Disengage the catch basket (2) and empty it.
6. Engage the catch basket (2) again.
7. If the catch basket (2) is not properly engaged, the
mowing unit (11) cannot be engaged.
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11.7 Parking the petrol ride-on lawnmower
c WARNING!
Danger of injury and burning!
A hot engine, exhaust pipe or drive unit can burn the
skin.
- Do not touch any hot parts of the petrol ride-on
lawnmower
- When turning off the engine, make sure that hot
parts cannot ignite any nearby objects or materials.
c WARNING!
Danger of injury and tipping!
The petrol ride-on lawnmower may tip over if it has
not been parked on a level surface.
- The danger of tipping over or slipping is greater if
the surface is loose or damp.
- When stopping, pay attention to the overrun of the
cutting tool, which is a few seconds until it comes
to a standstill.
Turn off the device as follows:
1. Press the brake pedal (9) down completely and
actuate the locking brake (8).
2. Before leaving the driver's seat, switch off the
mowing unit (11).
3. Set the cutting height (3) to the lowest position.
4. Slide the gear shift (14) to position "N".
5. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key (30) in
the ignition lock (10) to the"Stop" position. Then
remove the ignition key (30) from the ignition lock
(10).
6. Store the ignition key (30) so that only authorised
persons have access to it.
7. Make sure that the petrol ride-on lawnmower has
come to a complete stop before dismounting.
11.8. After mowing
1. Always allow the engine to cool down before park-
ing the petrol ride-on lawnmower in an enclosed
space.
2. Remove grass, leaves, grease, and oil before
storage. Do not place any other objects on the
mower.
3. Check all screws and nuts before the next use.
Tighten up the loose screws.
4. Empty the catch basket (2) before the next use.
5. Remove the ignition key (30) from the ignition lock
(10).
6. Make sure that the petrol ride-on lawnmower is
not parked next to a source of danger. Escaping
gas can cause explosions.
7. When the petrol ride-on lawnmower is not in use
for an extended period of time, empty the fuel
tank with a petrol suction pump (not included in
the scope of delivery).
8. Oil and maintain the device.
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