DRIVING
Driving the Rider
1 Release the parking brake before driving
2Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to drive backwards.
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3Lower the cutting unit by directly moving the lever forward to the float position where the lever stays put.
4Start the cutting unit if necessary by pulling up the switch for the cutting unit.
Braking
Release the drive pedals. The machine slows and is stopped by the drive system. Do not use the parking brake as the drive brake.
Quicker braking is possible if you press down the drive pedal for the opposite direction.
Stop the engine
Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard.
Turn off the cutting unit using the PTO button.
1 Apply the parking brake by moving the handle downward.
2 Lift the cutting unit with the hydraulic lifting lever.
3Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Turn the ignition key to
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