NOTE!
Risk of damage!
If the product is not cleaned regularly, grass/weed
residues can get caught beneath the shield. This can
affect the performance of the product and cause dam-
age in the long run.
- Clean the product thoroughly after each use.
Attention! Only change gears when the vehicle is
at a standstill.
1.
With the "tortoise" low engine speed, depress the
brake pedal (13) all the way. The locking brake (12)
must be activated in position P (fig. 1).
2.
Slowly push the mowing unit shift lever (3) forward
until it engages to switch on the mowing unit.
3.
With the "tortoise" low engine speed, depress the
brake pedal (13) all the way. This unlocks the lock-
ing brake (12).
4.
Put in the desired gear (17).
5.
Release the brake pedal (13) slowly to mobilise the
petrol ride-on lawnmower slowly.
6.
Push the speed lever (14) in the direction of the
"Hare" to accelerate.
7.
To stop the device, depress the brake pedal (13).
11.7.3 Working on slopes
m WARNING!
Danger due to errors when driving on slopes!
Take special care when driving on slopes! There is no
"safe" slope. Pay particular attention to the following
safety instructions!
- If the wheels should spin or if the vehicle gets stuck
when climbing a slope, disengage the mowing unit
and attachment devices. Then slowly descend and
leave the slope in a straight direction!
- A full catch basket increases the risk of the petrol
ride-on lawnmower tipping over due to its weight!
• On slopes, the cutting path should be made perpen-
dicular to the slope. It is possible to prevent the lawn-
mower from slipping by lifting it upwards at an angle.
• Slopes are one of the main causes of accidents
where control of the petrol ride-on lawnmower is lost
and the device tips over. This can cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
• For safety reasons, the device must not be used on
slopes steeper than 10° (17.6 %).
• 10° slope corresponds to a vertical rise of 17.6 cm at
100 cm horizontal length.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
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• Do not use the device in places such as slopes or
ditches where it may tip over or slip. The danger of
tipping over or slipping is greater if the surface is
loose or damp.
• Always drive on slopes in the longitudinal direction.
There is an increased risk of tipping over when driv-
ing sideways.
• When driving on slopes, do not make abrupt chang-
es in speed or direction. Working in such situations
requires careful, calm and steady operation of the
petrol ride-on lawnmower.
• Avoid changes of direction on slopes. Turn around
on slopes only if this is unavoidable; if possible, drive
slowly and in a wide arc in the downward direction.
• Do not mow wet grass, especially on slopes, as grip
is reduced on wet grass. The petrol ride-on lawn-
mower could slip and therefore no longer be con-
trolled by the user.
• When driving on slopes, the transmission must not
be unlocked by means of the gear freewheel.
• Special care must be taken when operating attach-
ment devices on slopes (altered weight distribution
on the device).
• If the wheels should spin or if the vehicle gets stuck
when travelling up a slope, disengage the mowing
blade or attachment device. Afterwards, the slope is
to be left in a slow downward and straight direction.
• Never try to stabilise the petrol ride-on lawnmower
by supporting it with your foot on the ground.
• The weight of the catch basket increases the risk of
tipping, especially when it is full.
• Never empty or lift the catch basket on an inclined
plane.
11.7.4 Emptying the catch basket while seated
(Fig. 1 + 7)
If cuttings remain on the ground, the catch basket is full
and must be emptied.
1.
Switch off the mowing unit (8) by pushing the lever
for the mowing unit (3) forwards and to the left.
2.
Drive to the location where you would like to empty
the catch basket (2).
3.
Press the brake pedal (13) completely and activate
the locking brake (12).
4.
Set the gear shift (17) to neutral "N".
5.
Lift the catch basket (2) by the handle so that it
empties.
6.
Lower the catch basket (2) again.
Attention: If the catch basket (2) is not properly en-
gaged, the mowing unit (8) cannot be engaged.