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11 Working with the ride-on mower
To reduce the driving speed:
► Reduce the pressure on the gas pedal (1).
To increase the driving speed:
► Increase the pressure on the gas pedal (1).
Stopping:
► Ease the pressure on the gas pedal (1).
11.5 Engaging and disengaging the
parking brake
11.5.1 Engaging the parking brake
The parking brake blocks the rear wheels of the
ride-on mower. The ride-on mower cannot set
itself into motion.
► Check the brake,
► Press and hold down the brake pedal (1).
► Pull the parking brake lever (2) upward and
hold it there.
► Ease the pressure on the brake pedal (1).
The brake pedal remains in the pressed posi‐
tion.
► Release the parking brake lever (2).
The parking brake lever folds back. The rear
wheels are blocked.
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11.5.2 Disengaging the parking brake
► Press the brake pedal (1).
The brake pedal returns to the starting posi‐
tion. The parking brake is disabled, and the
rear wheels are no longer blocked.
11.6 Selecting the cutting height
8 different cutting heights can be selected:
– 30 mm = Position 1
– 45 mm = Position 2
– 55 mm = Position 3
– 65 mm = Position 4
– 75 mm = Position 5
– 80 mm = Position 6
– 90 mm = Position 7
– 100 mm = Position 8
The positions are indicated on the ride-on
mower.
Selecting the cutting height
► Brake the ride-on mower until it comes to a
complete standstill.
► If the mowing deck is attached: Guide and
hold the cutting height lever (1) in the direction
of the driver's seat.
► If the mowing deck is detached: Press the cut‐
ting height lever (1) down slightly and guide it
in the direction of the driver's seat and hold it
there.
► Guide the cutting height lever (1) up or down
until it is in the desired cutting height.
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