Commands And Control Instruments - Honda HF1211 Manual Del Operador

4. COMMANDS AND CONTROL
INSTRUMENTS
1. STEERING WHEEL
Turns the front wheels.
2. ACCELERATOR LEVER
Regulates the engine's r.p.m. The positions are indicated on a plate
showing the following symbols:
Position «CHOKE»
Position «SLOW»
Position «FAST»
When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position
between «SLOW» and «FAST» When cutting, go to the «FAST» po-
sition.
3. PARKING BRAKE LEVER
This lever is to stop the machine from moving when it has been
parked, and must always be engaged before leaving the machine.
The brake is engaged by fully pressing the pedal (11 - 21) and mov-
ing the lever to position «A». When you take your foot off the pedal
it will be blocked by the lever in the down position.
To disengage the parking brake, press the pedal again so that the
lever returns to position «B».
EN 6
for starting up
for minimum engine speed
for maximum engine speed
4. KEY IGNITION SWITCH
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF»
«ON»
«START»
5. PILOT LAMP AND SIGNAL
This light comes on when the key (4) is in the «ON» position and re-
mains constantly lit while the machine is operating.
When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented
from starting (see 5.3).
The audible warning indicates that the grass-catcher is full (see 5.3).
6. BLADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE LEVER
This lever has two positions, as shown on the label:
Position «A» = BLADE DISENGAGED
Position «B» = BLADE ENGAGED
If the blade is engaged when safety conditions have not been com-
plied with, the engine shuts down (see 5.3).
On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously ac-
ti vated which stops it rotating in five seconds.
7. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the
label, which correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
To go from one height to another, move the lever sideways and put
into one of the seven notches.
For mechanical drive models:
11. Clutch / brake pedal
This pedal has a double function - during the first part of its
travel it acts as a clutch, engaging and disengaging drive to the
wheels, and in the second part it acts as a brake on the rear
wheels.
When the machine is in movement, keep your
NOTE
foot off the pedal.
means everything is switched off
activates all parts
engages the starter motor. On being
released, the key will automatically
return to «ON» from this position.