7.
Start the engine with the pull starter (27). To do
this, pull the handle out approx. 10-15 cm (until re-
sistance is felt). And then pull hard with a jerk. If
the engine does not start, pull on the pull starter
(27) again.
8.
Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial
use of the device and should be considered nor-
mal. This is a normal process.
9.
Fold the driver's seat (1) down again.
10. Sit on the driver's seat (1).
m Attention!
• Do not let the pull starter whip back in.
• In case of cool weather, it may be necessary to re-
peat the starting process numerous times.
11.6 Starting with the mowing unit switched off
Attention! Only change gear when the vehicle is at
a standstill.
1.
With the "tortoise" low engine speed, depress the
brake pedal (13) all the way. This unlocks the lock-
ing brake (12).
2.
Put in the desired gear.
3.
Slowly release the brake pedal (13) so that the pet-
rol ride-on lawnmower starts moving.
4.
Push the speed lever (14) in the direction of the
"Hare" to accelerate.
5.
To stop the device, depress the brake pedal (13).
11.7 Mowing
m WARNING!
Danger of accident when reversing!
Be aware of the rear environment when reversing!
- Reverse only if necessary!
- Reverse gear cannot be engaged when the mowing
unit is switched on.
Hints for mowing
• Before each mowing operation, check that the mow-
ing blade is correctly attached, in good condition
and well sharpened. Always wear protective gloves
when doing this!
• Check the mower, mowing blade and other parts if
you have driven into a foreign object or if the device
vibrates more than normal.
• A hot engine, exhaust pipe or drive unit can burn the
skin. Thus, do not touch these parts.
• Only mow when there is sufficient light.
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• Watch out for traffic on or near a road. Keep the ejec-
tor tube (20 + 20b) and the side discharge (23) away
from the road.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have trou-
ble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other way.
• Before reversing, make sure there are no small chil-
dren behind you.
• Only cut with sharp, flawless mowing blades so that
the blades of grass do not fray and the lawn does
not turn yellow.
• To achieve a clean cut, guide the lawnmower in the
straightest possible paths. These strips should al-
ways overlap by a few centimetres so that no patch-
es remain.
• Keep the underside of the mower housing clean
and be sure to remove grass debris. Grass deposits
make the starting process more difficult, impair cut-
ting quality and grass discharge.
11.7.1
Setting the cutting height (Fig. 1)
m Attention! The cutting height may only be ad-
justed when the mower is shut off.
Set the cutting height depending on the actual length of
the lawn. Carry out several passes so that a maximum
of 4 cm of lawn is removed at a time.
1.
Engage the cutting height adjustment lever (4) to
the desired cutting height.
2.
5 different cutting heights can be set.
IMPORTANT: For transport, the cutting tool must al-
ways be placed in the highest position (level 5).
11.7.2 Mowing/starting with the mowing unit
switched on (Fig. 1)
m WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage!
Objects can be ejected and may hit and injure persons.
Solid objects can damage the product.
In addition, small stones or other objects can be eject-
ed at least 15 meters. This can damage cars, houses,
and windows.
- When mowing, keep a distance of 30 metres be-
tween bystanders or animals.
- Do not remove objects from footpaths etc. with the
product.
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