POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) fig 1
Lift the lever to the LEFT and DOWN, letting it find its own height to engage the PTO and UP and to the RIGHT to disengage (fig 1). This is an ON/OFF lever for the PTO. Always have this lever in the DISENGAGED POSITION when it is not in use. Do not put hands near moving pulleys and belts.
ELECTRIC LIFTS
The cutting height is adjusted by pressing a rocker switch (A) on the left of the dash panel (fig 4) UP for higher or DOWN for lower. An illuminated indicator on the dash will show the position and 10 indicated heights are shown for guidance purposes only – the cutting height is in fact infinitely adjustable! To get the best from this refinement use it to continuously adjust cutting height to suit ground and grass conditions. Do not make downward adjustments on the move until you are familiar with this height control to avoid scalping.
PGC NET EMPTY SWITCH (fig 3)
A third switch is fitted to those tractors with a Powered Grass Collector. This switch empties the collector net via an electric actuator mechanism that lifts the grass box and pushes out the bottom pan, fully emptying the collector contents. Press the switch UP to open and DOWN to close the net (fig 3).
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat on the D18/50 is adjustable forwards and rearwards to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat (fig 2) and slide the seat forwards or backwards to suit. Always ensure the seat is latched back into position before driving off.
fig 1
IMPORTANT - READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE
MULCHING |
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- Do not reduce the height of the grass by more than 1/3 in a single pass | 15 MAX | 15 MAX |
- Mow often - short clippings of 25mm (1") or less decompose more quickly - If possible, avoid cutting in the wet
- Always cut with the engine at full running speed | EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN CUTTING |
- If an unsightly residue is present - increase cutting height | ON SLOPES |
- Vary mowing pattern from cut to cut
- Always keep the underside of the deck clean to permit good grass flow
- Always ensure that blades are sharp and in good condition
VIBRATION TESTED TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
BS 6842:1987, DD ENV 25349:1993, SI 1992:3073, BS6841:1987
PTO
Power
fig 2 | Seat |
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Dashlights
DE
A
B
C
(A)‘Cutter On’ indicator flashes continuously when cutter is running.
(B)The ‘Ignition On’ indicator goes out when the cutter is running.
(C)The ‘Brake On’ indicator.
(D)The ‘Deck Height’ indicator.
(E)The ‘Hour Meter’.
fig 3
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PGC Net
Empty Switch
fig 4 | O |
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Deck Height
Switch
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