Snapper RTX102 Manual Do Utilizador página 87

5 OPERATING AND HANDLING THE MOWER
Information which it is good to know before the riding mower is first turned on:
► The riding mower is equipped with safety contacts, which are engaged by:
- a switch located under the seat
- a switch on an attached grass catcher or deflector
- a full grass catcher switch
- a brake pedal switch
► The engine will automatically shut off when the driver leaves the seat and the mower is not secured using the
parking brake.
► The engine can only be started when the mowing deck is turned off and the grass catcher is attached, or a deflector
which during mulching prevents grass clippings from entering the exhaust chute that leads to the grass catcher is
attached and the brake pedal is applied.
5.1 CHECKS PRIOR TO STARTING UP THE MOWER
Before starting up the riding mower check the following:
► Oil level in the engine ( 3.4.1)
► Battery charge level (
3.4.2)
► Fuel level ( 3.4.3)
► Air pressure in the tyres (
► That the bypass lever is in position "1"
5.2 STARTING UP THE ENGINE
The mower is equipped with a function that prevents the engine from starting if the following safety conditions are not met:
 The drive of the mowing deck is disengaged
 The travel pedal is not pushed down
 The driver is sitting on the seat of the mower
 The brake pedal is pushed down or the brake is engaged in the parking position
After meeting the described conditions, start the engine as follows:
1) Push down the brake pedal.
2) Set the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever to position "7".
3) Then set the throttle lever to position "MAX".
4) Turn the key to position "Ignition on" and wait at least 1 second. During this time, diagnostics of the mower's electronic system
are performed. Then turn the key to position "Start engine" and the engine will start. After starting, release the key, the key will
automatically return to the position "Ignition on".
As soon as the engine starts up, release the ignition key. The duration of starting up must not exceed 10 seconds, otherwise
there is danger of damage to the switch!
Never use fixed external starters to start the mower. This could damage the electrical wiring. It is possible to connect
a higher capacity 12V battery.
5) Slowly move the throttle lever to position "MIN".
Allow the engine to run several minutes before turning on the mowing deck.
Never leave a started engine running in a closed or poorly ventilated area. Exhaust fumes contain substances that are harmful to your
health.
Keep your hands, legs and clothing away from moving parts and the exhaust pipe.
5.2.1 EMERGENCY TRAVEL SYSTEM
The mower is equipped with a special emergency travel system that makes it possible to start the engine in an emergency and drive
the mower back in the event of some kind of malfunction of the mower's electrical system that prevents the mower from being started
after meeting all the starting conditions, see above.
Procedure for activating the emergency travel system:
 sit on the seat
 push down the brake pedal
 set the key in the switch box to position "ignition on" (electrical circuits connected)
 Press the R button 5 times
3.4.4)
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