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Risk of explosion and fire
Fuel and petrol vapours are volatile
and fuel is highly flammable.
Before starting the engine, fill with
fuel. If the engine is still hot or
running, keep the fuel tank closed.
Only fill with fuel when the engine
is turned off and has cooled down.
Avoid naked flames, the formation
of sparks and do not smoke.
Only fill the tank in the open air.
Do not start the engine if fuel has
been filled up and has overflowed.
Wipe the affected areas clean and
wait until the fuel has vaporised.
To avoid the risk of fire, keep the
following parts free from grass of oil
leaks: engine, exhaust, battery, fuel
tank.
Danger
Risk of injury through the appliance
being faulty
Only operate the appliance in
a flawless state.
Carry out a visual check each time
before using the appliance. Check
in particular the safety features,
cutting tools and mountings,
operation elements, and threaded
joints for damage and secureness.
Replace damaged parts before
operating.
Operating times
Observe the national and local
regulations concerning the hours
when the appliance can be used
(where necessary, enquire at your
appropriate local authority).
Refuelling and checking the
oil level
Note
The engine is already filled with oil
at the factory – please check and
where necessary, top it up.
Fill up with lead-free petrol
(Fig. 20).
Fill the fuel tank to a maximum of
2 cm below the lower edge of the
filler neck.
Turn the fuel tank stopper tight.
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Check the oil level (Fig. 20).
The oil level must be between
the "Full/Max." and the "Add/
Min." markings (see also the
engine handbook).
Check the tyre pressure
Note
For manufacturing reasons,
the tyre pressure can be higher
than necessary.
Check the tyre pressure.
Correct where necessary
(see section "Servicing").
– front:
0K8 bar
– rear:
0.7 bar
Set the driver seat
Adjust the seat to the desired
position.
Depending on model:
Loosen screws, adjust seat and
retighten screws (Fig. 1)
or
Pull seat adjusting lever, adjust
seat and release seat adjusting
lever again (Fig. 19).
Starting the engine
Sit in the driver seat.
Switch off cutter deck: Switch off
PTO (Fig. 12) and lift up cutter
deck.
Depress the brake pedal or
clutch/brake pedal all the way
and hold (Fig. 9) or engage the
parking brake (Figs. 13/14).
Move direction of travel lever/
drive lever (Fig. 10/15) to "N".
Note
Units with accelerator are in the
"N"-position unless the accelerator
is depressed (Fig. 16).
Set the throttle lever (Fig. 8)
to
.
To cold-start the engine, pull the
choke or move the accelerator
lever to
(Fig. 7).
Turn the ignition key (Fig. 6) to
until the engine is running
(attempt to start the engine for
max. 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds
before attempting to start the
engine again). When the engine
is running, set the ignition key to
/
.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Slowly push back the choke
(Fig. 7).
Return the accelerator lever
(Fig. 8) until the engine runs
smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Move the throttle (Fig. 8) to the
middle position.
Let the engine run for approx.
20 seconds.
Turn the ignition key (Fig. 6)
to
.
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance.
Driving
Danger
!
Abrupt takeoff, stopping suddenly,
and driving at excessive speeds
raise the risk of accidents and can
cause damage to the unit.
Never set/adjust the driver's seat
while the unit is moving.
Note
Be especially cautious when
reversing. Never change direction
without first stopping the appliance.
Driving with the hydrostatic
drive
Start the engine as stated.
Release the parking brake.
Slowly actuate drive lever or
accelerator (depending on
model) until the required speed
is reached.
Driving with the Transmatic
drive
Start the engine as stated.
Release parking brake: Fully
depress and hold down clutch/
brake pedal.
Move the driving direction lever
to the appropriate position.
Select speed setting with lever.
Slowly release the clutch/brake
pedal, the unit moves.
Driving with automatic drive
Start the engine as stated.
Release the parking brake.
Slowly engage the drive pedal
until you have reached the speed
you want.