Drive Control - FLORABEST FBME 575 A1 Handbuch

Engine start
(Fig. A, K, L)
1. Check the engine oil.
2. Check the electric starter battery (9)
capacity. At least 2 lights should
remain.
Note: To wake up a new battery, a first
time quick charge of approximately 10
seconds is required.
3. Install the electric starter battery (9) on
the engine. Make sure battery pack is
securely installed.
4. Pull the blade control bar (2) back and
hold it against the upper handle (1).
5. Press the electric starter push key (4)
to start the engine. Release the electric
starter push key (4) once the engine
started.
Note: To extend the life of the starter,
use short starting cycles, 5 seconds
maximum.
6. If the engine failed to start, release the
electric starter push key (4) and wait
one minute minimum before trying
again.
If the electric starter battery (9)
overheats, all four charge indicator
LEDs will flash rapidly for 10
seconds. Remove the battery from
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Never engage the drive system
when starting the engine.
Engine stop (Fig. A)
1. Release the blade control bar(2) to
stop the engine.
2. Remove the electric starter battery (9)
to prevent unauthorized use.
Keep the battery pack dry. Avoid
exposing battery pack to rain or
wet conditions.
Keep the battery pack in a safe
place out of the reach of children.
Blade stop device
(Fig. A)
The blade is sharp. Touching
the blade can result in serious
personal injury.
1. Release the blade control bar (2) to
switch off the engine and engage the
motor brake.
2. The blade will stop within 7 seconds.

Drive control

(Fig. A, M)
1. Press the drive control bar (3) against
the upper handle (1) and hold it to
switch on the wheel drive. The mower
will propel itself forward. The designed
speed is approximately 3.6 km/h or 1
m/s.
2. Release the drive control bar (3) to
switch off the wheel drive.
3. If the mower does not propel itself
properly, you will need to adjust the
bowden cable tension bolt kit (46):
Loosen the locking nut (a)
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Hold the upper bolt (b) and turn the
•
stop nut (c) clockwise to shorten the
cable, counterclockwise to lengthen
the cable.
Tighten the locking nut (a) once the
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self-propelled function is ready.
The self-propelled speed can
change on slopes.
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