START OF OPERATION
Starting the engine
Attention!
Check the oil level before each start of operation.
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a non-odorous
and lethal gas!
For this reason, never start the engine in enclosed or badly
ventilated rooms.
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Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Push the right-hand pedal (clutch/brake) right down
- possibly engage with the stop lever.
The mowing appliance must not be switched on.
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For a cold start, put the gas lever onto CHOKE
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If the engine is warm, put the gas lever onto FAST
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Put the ignition key into the ignition lock.
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Turn the ignition key to the right to position "II" (Start).
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When the engine is running, let go of the ignition key.
(The ignition key automatically returns to position "I").
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An attempt at starting should only last for about 5 seconds so that
the starter battery is not strained unnecessarily.
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As soon as the engine is running, put the gas lever into a position
between
For the version with a 2-cylinder BRIGGS & STRATTON
engine:
See separate additional operating instructions.
Hydrostatic drive
Winter operation – in temperatures below 0°C
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Release transmission / brake pedal.
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Start motor and set the switch lever for the hydrostatic drive into
the neutral position for approx. 30 seconds – optimisation of
transmission oil viscosity.
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Only then begin driving operations.
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The engine should warm up for a few minutes before the mowing
appliance is switched on.
Stopping the engine
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Switch off the mowing appliance.
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Put the gas lever onto
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Briefly press the brake pedal down - if necessary, engage the
brake pedal.
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Turn the ignition key to the left to position "0".
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If the lawn tractor is left unused or unattended, remove the ignition
key and engage the brake pedal.
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Driving with the lawn tractor
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Push the right-hand pedal (clutch/brake) right down
- possibly engage with the stop lever.
The mowing appliance must not be switched on.
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Start the engine.
with 5-gear transmission:
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When the engine is running, select the required forward or reverse
gear.
For the first use of the lawn tractor, we would advise you to only
select 1st gear.
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To start motion, slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
Do not switch the 5-gear transmission while driving.
The lawn tractor must be stationary in order to change
gear.
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with hydrostat-drive / with hand switching lever:
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When the engine is running release the brake - (remove your foot
from clutch/brake pedal).
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Select forward or reverse drive with the hand switching lever.
For the first use of the lawn tractor, we would advise you to only
drive at minimum speed.
with hydrostat-drive / with foot pedal:
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When the engine is running release the brake - (remove your foot
from clutch/brake pedal).
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Select forward or reverse drive with the appropriate foot pedal.
For the first use of the lawn tractor, we would advise you to only
drive at minimum speed.
Brakes
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Press the right-hand pedal
down completely in order to brake.
Switching the mowing appliance on
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Only switch the mowing appliance on with the engine running.
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Put the gas lever into the
Put the mowing appliance switch onto position "I".
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Set the required cutting height.
Attention!
Before switching the mowing blade on, allow the engine to warm
up for about 1 minute!
When you switch the mowing appliance on, the mower should not
be standing in long grass. Set to the highest cutting height.
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position.