Checking The Controls - Stihl Rt 5097.1 Gebrauchsanleitung

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► The engine and blades come to a standstill
when you leave the driver's seat.
► The engine and blades come to a standstill
when you empty the grass catcher box.
► The engine cannot be started without
pressing the brake.
► The engine cannot be started without the
discharge chute attached.
► Without prior release of the reverse mowing
function, the blades will stop when you
drive the ride-on mower in reverse.
Checking the brake contact switch
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► Shut off the engine and allow the blades to
come to a standstill,
► Disengage the parking brake,
► Do not press the brake pedal and at the same
time turn the ignition key to the "Engine start"
position.
The engine does not start.
► If the engine begins to run: Do not use the
ride-on mower and instead contact a STIHL
authorized dealer for assistance.
The brake contact switch is defective.
Check the seat switch
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► Start the engine,
► Set the throttle lever to the "MAX" position,
11.3.
► Engage the blades,
► Get up carefully without getting off the mower.
The engine stops.
► If the engine does not stop: Do not use the
ride-on mower and instead contact a STIHL
authorized dealer for assistance.
The seat contact switch is defective.
Checking the contact switch of the grass catcher
box
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► Start the engine,
► Set the throttle lever to the "MAX" position,
11.3.
► Engage the blades,
► Press the grass catcher box lever.
The engine stops and the blades disengage.
► If the engine does not stop or the blades do
not disengage: Do not use the ride-on mower
and instead contact a STIHL authorized dealer
for assistance.
The contact switch for the grass catcher box is
defective.
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9.2.
11.5.2.
9.1.
11.7.2.1.
9.1.
11.7.2.1.
10 Checking the ride-on mower
Checking the contact switch for the discharge
chute
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Detach the discharge chute,
► Attach the grass catcher box,
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► Press and hold the brake pedal.
► Turn the ignition key to the "Engine start" posi‐
tion.
The engine does not start.
► If the engine begins to run: Do not use the
ride-on mower and instead contact a STIHL
authorized dealer for assistance.
The contact switch for the discharge chute is
defective.
Checking the safety switch for mowing in reverse
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► Start the engine,
► Set the throttle lever to the "MAX" position,
11.3.
► Engage the blades,
► Select the reverse direction of travel,
11.4.3.
► Carefully drive off.
The blades are disengaged after 1 second.
► If the engine does not shut down or the blades
do not disengage: Do not use the ride-on
mower and instead contact a STIHL author‐
ized dealer for assistance.
The safety switch for mowing in reverse is
defective.
10.3

Checking the controls

Checking the brake
► Place the ride-on mower on a level surface.
► Sit on the driver's seat.
► If the mowing deck is removed, press the V-
belt tension lever forward and secure it in this
position, 6.4.2.
► Start the engine,
► Select the forward direction of travel,
11.4.3.
► If the parking brake is engaged: Disengage
the parking brake,
► Carefully press the gas pedal.
The ride-on mower starts moving.
► Ease the pressure on the gas pedal.
► Evenly apply pressure on the brake pedal.
The ride-on mower comes to a standstill.
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6.2.1.
9.1.
11.7.2.1.
9.1.
11.5.2.
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