Texas Equipment XC160-102HC Bedienungsanleitung Seite 26

4.2 Throttle
See Fig. 15
This regulates the engine's rpm. The positions are
indicated on a plate showing the following symbols:
«CHOKE» cold starting
«SLOW» for minimum engine speed
«FAST» for maximum engine speed
The «CHOKE» position enriches the mixture so must
only be used for the time necessary when starting from
cold. When moving from one area to another, put the
lever in a position between «SLOW» and «FAST»
When cutting, shift into «FAST»
4.3 Blade Engagement and brake control
See Fig. 16
The switch allows you to engage the blades using the
electromagnetic clutch:
O
«O» Pressed = Blades disengaged
I
«I» Pulled = Blades engaged
If you engage the blades without taking the
necessary safety precautions, the engine
shuts down and cannot be restarted
4.4 Headlight switch (☛Fig 1)
See Fig. 17A
For turning on the headlights when
the key is in the «I» position.
Light on the lawn tractor is only for aux.
illumination. Please only operate the
lawn tractor in good daylight.
4.5 Key ignition switch (☛Fig 2)
See Fig. 17B
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF» everything is switched off
«ON» activates all parts
«START» connects the starter motor
If you release the key on «START», it will automatically
return to «ON».
4.6 Sound warnings
See Fig. 18
The sound warning signals that the grass-catcher is full.
(☛ 5.4.6)
4.7 Cutting height adjustment lever
See Fig. 19
There are six positions for this lever (shown as «1» to
«6» on the label), which correspond to various heights
between 3 and 9 cm.
To go from one height to another, press the release
button at the end of the lever.
4.8 Parking brake
See Fig. 20
This brake stops the machine from moving when it
has been parked. There are two positions:
«A» = Brake off
«B» = Brake on
The brake is applied by pressing the pedal A
right down then pressing the pedal B. When
you take your foot off the pedal it will be blocked
by the lever in the lowered position.
To disengage the parking brake, press the
pedal A. The lever will return to free position.
The engine can only be started at the parking
position!
4.9 Lever for tipping the grass-catcher
See Fig. 21
This pull-out lever tips and empties the grass-catcher.
This means less work for the operator.
4.10 Drive pedal
See Fig. 22
This pedal engages drive in the wheels and controls
the machine's forward and reverse speeds.
•
To engage forward drive, press it towards «F» with
your toe-cap. As you increase the pressure on the
pedal, the speed of the machine increases.
•
Reverse is engaged by pressing the pedal towards
«R».
Only shift into reverse when the machine has
stopped moving. Only press it towards «F» or
«R» when release the park pedal.
4.10 Lever to release the hydrostatic transmission
See Fig. 6
This lever has two positions as shown on the label：
Transmission engaged - for all uses, when
«A»
moving and during cutting
Transmission disengaged - this makes it
«B»
much easier move the machine by hand,
with the engine turned off.
To avoid damage to the transmission unit, this
operation must be carried out only when the
engine has stopped.
5. How to use the machine
5.1 Safety recommendations
The machine must only be used for the purpose
for which it was designed (cutting and
collecting grass).
Do not tamper with or remove the safety
devices fitted on the machine.
REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE AND INJURY TO
OTHERS!
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