Honda HF1211 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 8

4. KEY IGNITION SWITCH
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF»
«ON»
«START»
5. PILOT LAMP AND SIGNAL
This light comes on when the key (4) is in the «ON» position and
remains constantly lit while the machine is operating.
When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented
from starting (see 5.3).
When the cutting means is engaged, the sound warning signals that
the grass catcher is full (see 5.3).
6. CUTTING MEANS ENGAGE AND BRAKE CONTROLS
This lever has two positions, as shown on the plate:
Position «A» = CUTTING MEANS DISENGAGED
Position «B» = CUTTING MEANS ENGAGED
If you engage the cutting means without taking the necessary safety
precautions, the engine shuts down (see 5.3).
In disengaging the cutting means (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultane-
ously activated which stops their rotation within five seconds.
7. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the
label, which correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
To go from one height to another, move the lever sideways and put
into one of the seven notches.
EN 8
means everything is switched off
activates all parts
engages the starter motor. On being
released, the key will automatically
return to «ON» from this position.
8. REVERSE GEAR CUTTING CONSENT PEDAL
By pressing and holding the pedal down, it is possible to switch to
reverse gear with the cutting means engaged without causing the
engine to stop.
21. Brake pedal
In hydrostatically driven models this pedal is solely for braking and
works on the rear wheels.
22. Speed change lever
This lever engages drive to the wheels and changes the machine's
forward and reverse speed.
The machine's forward speed gradually increases by moving the
lever towards «F». Rever se is engaged by mo ving the lever to «R».
When the brake pe dal (21) is pres sed the lever automatically returns
to the «N» (neutral) position.
It can also be mo ved there manually even without pressing the
brake.
IMPORTANT
When the parking brake (3) is engaged the
speed change lever is locked in the «N» position and cannot be
moved until the parking brake and the pedal have been released.
23. Lever to release the hydrostatic drive
Position «A» = Drive engaged: for all operating conditions, when
moving and during cutting;
Position «B» = Drive released: considerably reduces
the effort required for moving the machine manu-
ally, when the engine is not running.
IMPORTANT
When the parking brake (3) is engaged the
speed change lever is locked in the «N» position and cannot be
moved until the parking brake and the pedal have been released.