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A
Forward pedal
B
Reverse pedal
Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Start the engine.
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Release the parking brake.
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To move off, step on the accelerator pedal [A] / [B].
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Note
The further you step on the accelerator ped-
al, the quicker the machine will go.
Note
The device is designed for operation in the
full throttle position. If you want to practice or
drive at a lower speed, the throttle can also
be set to the position between
Stopping the device M
To stop the device, take your foot off the accelerator
pedal [A] / [B], until the device comes to a standstill.
Switching the cutter deck on/off
(depending on the model) F
The PTO switch actuates an mechanical clutch to
switch ON and OFF the cutters.
To switch the cutter deck on, pull the PTO switch
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.
To switch the cutter deck off, press the PTO switch
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Setting the cutting height A
The cutter deck has a height adjustment mechanism
with multiple settings.
The cutting height range for mowing is between
about 2.5 cm for the lowest cutting height (index
1 on the height-adjustment start knob [N]) and
11.4 cm for the highest cutting height (notch
index 4.5).
Note
Each index setting (maximum 15 setting
options - dependent on the model) shifts the
cutter deck by about 6.4 mm.
Note
The highest cutting height (index 4.5) should
be used for transport (driving without mow-
ing).
Step fully down on the pedal for the cutter deck
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height adjustment [O] to move the cutter deck to
the fully raised position.
Rotate the height adjustment star knob [N] to the
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desired cutting height (index 1 to 4.5).
Slowly remove your foot from the cutter deck
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lifting pedal.
3 The cutter deck drops slowly to the selected
height and is locked down in this position.
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Mowing
¾ Switch the engine off immediately if the cutter
deck strikes a foreign body (e.g. a stone), or if
the device starts to vibrate in an unusual way.
and
.
¾ Inspect the device for damage before continuing
operation. In the event of damage, discontinue
use of the device and have it repaired by a
service centre prior to putting back into operation.
¾ Do not activate the cutter deck in high grass.
For optimum lawn mowing, cut the first two rounds
so the cut grass is thrown out sideways into the
middle.
Do not allow the grass to grow too long, and never
cut it too short.
Drive in straight lines an do not mow at high speed,
particularly when a mulching kit or grass catcher is installed.
Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Bring the cutter deck to the top height position.
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Start the engine as indicated.
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Set the throttle to
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Switch the cutter deck on and then lower it.
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Release the parking brake.
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To drive off, step on the forward pedal.
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CAUTION!
Items flung out (cut grass, stones, etc.)
ÂRisk of injury
¾ Only empty the grass catcher when the
cutters are switched off.
¾ Only operate the device with the
deflector flap or grass catcher attached.
Attention!
Note
Some models can be driven in reverse with
the cutter deck running (OCR function =
reverse mowing mode). Prior to driving in re-
verse, switch the cutter deck off while it is in
/
normal operation
it in a raised position (see chapter "Starting
the engine").
Exercise particular caution when mowing
in reverse (OCR function). Newer use the
reverse mowing function if it is not absolutely
necessary.
Never change the direction while the vehicle
moves (with the drive on or off).
Exercise particular caution when reversing
with the cutters switched on. Only reverse
with the cutter deck switched on if absolutely
necessary.
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Operation
and position