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► Shift the lever (1) to the front to the "Forward"
position (2).
To select the reverse direction of travel:
► Shift the lever (1) to the rear to the "Reverse"
position (3).
11.4.4
Setting the driving speed
NOTICE
■ If the ride-on mower drives on a slope, the
inclination of the slope prevents the engine
from being sufficiently lubricated.
Property may be damaged.
► Consult the User Manual for the engine.
NOTICE
■ If the engine does not run at its maximum
speed, optimal cooling of the engine cannot be
guaranteed.
Property may be damaged.
► Regulate your driving speed only with the
gas pedal and not with the throttle lever.
The driving speed can be continuously regulated
with the gas pedal.
► Engage the gearbox,
► If the mowing deck has been detached: Press
the V-belt tension lever forward and secure it
in this position.
► Start the engine,
► Select the desired direction of travel,
11.4.3.
► If the parking brake is engaged: Disengage
the parking brake,
► If the brake pedal is pressed: Ease the pres‐
sure on the brake pedal.
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).
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9.1.
11.5.2.
11 Working with the ride-on mower
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.
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
6 different cutting heights can be selected:
– 35 mm = Position 1
– 45 mm = Position 2
– 55 mm = Position 3
– 70 mm = Position 4
– 90 mm = Position 5
– 100 mm = Position 6
The positions are indicated on the ride-on
mower.
10.3.
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