EN
Release the parking brake: Fully depress clutch/
■
brake pedal, push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction of travel lever to the corre-
■
sponding position.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal, the unit
■
moves off.
Stopping the mower
Depress the clutch/brake pedal until the unit
■
stops.
Mowing
In normal mode
/
■
lock): Before reversing the machine, switch off and
raise the cutter deck.
In reverse mowing mode
■
ation, ignition lock): Exercise extreme caution
when reverse mowing and do not activate unless
absolutely necessary.
Do not change direction when the mower is
■
coasting or driving.
Start the engine as indicated.
■
To ensure adequate power output, move the
■
throttle to
.
Release the parking brake: Fully depress clutch/
■
brake pedal, push lever to a speed setting.
Move the direction-of-travel lever to "F"/ forwards.
■
Switch on the cutter deck:
■
- Switch on PTO
Lower the cutter deck.
■
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal, the unit
■
moves off.
Emptying the grass catcher
If there are cuttings left on the ground:
Stop the mower.
■
Actuate the parking brake.
■
Switch off the cutting mechanism.
■
Fig. 10a
Pull grass catcher upwards using the rear handle
■
and empty.
or
Fig. 10b
Stop the engine and wait until all moving parts
■
have come to a standstill.
Remove the grass catcher.
■
Empty out the contents.
■
Re-attach the grass catcher.
■
General
When adjusting the cutting height and travel speed,
ensure that the mower is not overloaded. To ensure
problem-free mowing, the cutting height and driving
speed must be adjusted according to the length,
type and moisture of the clippings. If blockages
occur, reduce the driving speed and increase the
cutting height.
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(see Operation, ignition
(see Oper-
.
Switching the device off
Stop the mower.
■
Step on the brake pedal and actuate the parking
■
brake.
Switch off and raise the cutter deck.
■
Move the throttle to the middle position.
■
After 20 seconds, set ignition key
■
to
.
■
Remove the ignition key.
■
Note
Leave engine to cool down before placing
the mower in an enclosed space.
Accessories (optional)
Risk of injury from the cutter
Wear safety gloves.
Fig. 6
Mowing with side discharge
Accessories: Discharge flap (c)
■
Move cutting height adjustment lever to "1" (cutter
■
deck down).
Remove discharge chute (b).
■
Attach discharge flap (c).
■
Mulching
Accessories: Mulch locking part (d)
Set the cutting height adjustment lever to "1"
■
(cutter deck bottom).
Remove discharge duct (b).
■
Fit mulch locking part (d).
■
Note
If the mulching accessories include a special
mulching blade (depending on model), it
may be fitted by a specialist company only
(tightening torque 122 Nm).
Note
Due to the safety interlock system, the
grass catcher (a) must also be attached
when mowing with side discharge or when
mulching.
Tips on lawn care
Here are some tips to help you keep your lawn look-
ing healthy and ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various different types of
grass. If you mow more frequently, the grown of
strongly-rooting grasses is favoured resulting in firm
turf.
Tips on lawn care