1.27 | OPERATING THE MOWER | 1.27 |
BRAKING SYSTEM
Parking brake : Move the parking brake lever to its rear position to engage the |
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parking brake. Do not operate the mower with the parking brake engaged. |
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WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - The parking brake operates on the front wheels only. Do not park the mower on a slope.
Service brakes : Service braking is achieved by the hydraulic transmission system. When the forward or reverse travel pedals are released or the engine speed reduced, service braking becomes effective and travel speed is automatically reduced. To increase the braking effect, push the transmission pedal into the neutral position. Service braking is effective on the front wheels only.
WARNING : PREVENTACCIDENTS - The service braking system will not hold the mower at a stand- still. ALWAYS ensure the parking brake is engaged to park the mower at a standstill.
Emergency braking : In the event of service brake failure, turn the ignition off to bring the mower to a standstill.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Take care when operating the emergency braking system. Remain seated and hold on to the steering wheel to prevent ejection from the mower caused by the front wheel brakes being applied suddenly when travelling.
THROTTLE CONTROL |
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Engine Speed | Engine Speed |
Operate the throttle control in a forward direction to increase the engine speed. Fast | Slow |
Operate the throttle control in a rearward direction to reduce engine speed. |
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Fast | Slow |
Note that the engine speed dictates the speed of the other functions, i.e. travel, cutting cylinder, position controls.
TRAVEL
Forward travel: Depress the forward travel pedal to increase forward travel speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Reverse travel: Depress the reverse travel pedal to increase reverse travel speed.
Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reverse travel pedal.
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