Grass Cutting - Sabo 72-12 HF Manual Del Operador

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
Move the speed change lever in the «F» direction and go to the required speed by
using the lever and the accelerator.
The lever must be moved gradually as a sudden engagement of drive to the wheels
may cause tipping and loss of control of the machine.
5.2.3 Braking
Mechanical transmission
To brake, first reduce the speed on the accelerator to avoid overloading the brake
assembly and then push the pedal down fully.
Hydrostatic transmission
To brake, press the brake pedal which will simultaneously make the speed change
lever return to the «N» position.
5.2.4 Reverse
Mechanical transmission
The machine MUST be stopped before reverse can be engaged. Push down the
pedal until the machine stops and then insert reverse by moving the lever sideways
and putting it into position «R». Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch
and then begin moving in reverse.
Hydrostatic transmission
The machine MUST be stopped before reverse can be engaged. When the machine
is stopped, start the reverse movement by putting the speed change lever in the «R»
direction.

5.3 GRASS CUTTING

5.3.1 Engaging the blade and forward movement
When you have reached the area to be mowed,
– put the accelerator into the «FAST» position;
– engage the blade by putting the lever into position «B»;
– to begin moving, operate the speed regulation controls taking care to release the
pedal very gradually and with particular caution as already described.
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