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Meaning of the symbols on the

 

pedal

 

Clutch

 

Brake

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"Clutch / Brake" pedal

nIf the pedal is half pushed down, the clutch is disengaged. If the pedal is completely pushed down, the clutch is disengaged and the disk brake of the transmission operated.

oWith the pedal completely pressed down, the pedal can be locked in the "Brake" function by pushing the stop lever to the left (with the heel of the shoe).

Pushing the pedal down again cancels the locking - the stop lever returns to the original position.

37 Switching lever (for hydrostat drive)

Possible transmission positions:

Forward gear - infinitely adjustable Reverse gear - infinitely adjustable.

and a neutral position.

 

Switching lever

39

(for 5-gear transmission)

 

With the switching lever,

 

5 forward gears

 

1 reverse gear and

 

1 neutral position can be switched.

Position lever for adjustment of

40 cutting height

The mowing appliance is lifted or lowered with the position lever.

Six positions are available. In order to get from a higher to a lower position, the push button on the end of the lever must be pushed to unlock it.

In order to reach a higher position, simply push the lever upwards into the required position

START OF OPERATION

Starting the engine

IMPORTANT!

Check the oil level before each start of operation.

Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a non-odorous and lethal gas!

For this reason, never start the engine in enclosed or badly ventilated rooms.

Sit down on the driver's seat.

Push the right-hand pedal (clutch/brake) right down

- possibly engage with the stop lever.

The mowing appliance must not be switched on.

For a cold start, put the throttle lever onto CHOKE

.

Starting the engine with a "HONDA engine"

During the starting procedure, hold the throttle lever in the

 

CHOKE

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you let go of the throttle lever, it automatically returns to the

 

 

FAST

 

 

 

position.

 

If the engine is warm, put the throttle lever onto FAST

.

Put the ignition key into the ignition lock.

Turn the ignition key to the right to position "II" (Start).

When the engine is running, let go of the ignition key. (The ignition key automatically returns to position "I").

An attempt at starting should only last for about 5 seconds so that the starter battery is not strained unnecessarily.

As soon as the engine is running, put the throttle lever into a

position between

and

.

The engine should warm up for a few minutes before the mowing appliance is switched on.

Stopping the engine

Switch off the mowing appliance.

Put the gas lever onto

.

Briefly press the brake pedal down - if necessary, engage the brake pedal.

Turn the ignition key to the left to position "0".

If the lawn tractor is left unused or unattended, remove the ignition key and engage the brake pedal.

Driving with the lawn tractor

Start the engine.

When the engine is running, select the corresponding forward or reverse gear. With a hydrostat drive, pre-select the corresponding position in forward or reverse drive.

For the first use of the lawn tractor, we would advise that you only choose 1st gear or set the hydrostat drive to MIN.

To start motion, slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.

IMPORTANT!

Do not switch the 5-gear transmission while driving.

The lawn tractor must be stationary in order to change gear.

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