Texas XC160-102HC Bedienungsanleitung Seite 28

5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
This machine has not been approved for use on
public roads. It must be used (as indicated by
the highway code) in private areas – away from
traffic.
When moving the machine, the blades must be
disengaged, and the cutting deck raised as high as
possible:
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Position the throttle between «SLOW» and FAST»
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Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal (☛ 4.8)
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Press the drive pedal (☛ 4.10) in direction «F» and
reach the required speed by gradually increasing
pressure on the pedal and working the throttle
Drive must be engaged as described (☛ 4.10) to
prevent sudden engagement from causing
tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle,
particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
The machine already slows down considerably by just
releasing the drive pedal.
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged only when the
machine has stopped moving.
When the machine has stopped moving, start reversing
by pressing the drive pedal in direction «R» (☛ 4.10).
5.4.5 Grass cutting
To start cutting:
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Move the throttle to «FAST»
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Raise the cutting deck as high as possible
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Engage the blades (☛ 4.3)
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Start moving forwards on the grass very slowly and
with utmost caution, as already described
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Regulate the cutting height and speed considering
the conditions of the lawn
(the height, density and dampness of the grass).
When cutting on sloping ground, reduce your
speed to ensure safe conditions.
Important: This machine has not been approved for
mowing when it goes reverse. The blades will
stop when the machine goes reverse by press
the drive pedal towards «R». Press the button
(right side of the rear cover) can keep the blades
rotating. See Fig. 25
Whatever the conditions, always reduce the speed if
you notice a drop in engine speed.
If you travel too fast compared to the amount of grass
being cut, you will not be able to mow/cut the grass
well.
Disengage the blades and raise the cutting deck as
high as possible whenever you need to get past an
obstacle.
5.4.6 Emptying the grass-catcher
This operation can only be done with the
blades disengaged, otherwise the engine stops.
Do not let the grass-catcher become too full as this may
block the collector channel.
When the grass-catcher is full you will hear a sound
warning. At this point:
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Disengage the blades (☛ 4.3) and the sound will
stop
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Lower the engine speed
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Stop moving forward
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Engage the parking brake on slopes
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Pull out the lever and tip up the grass-catcher to
empty it (☛ 4.9)
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Close the grass-catcher so that it hooks onto the
pawl
At times the audible warning may be heard, at
the moment of engaging the blade (even when
the grass-catcher has been emptied). This is
due to grass-cuttings left on the sensor of the
micro-switch. To stop the signal, disengage the
blades and then immediately engage them
again. See Fig. 26
If the warning sound continues, stop the
engine, take off the grass-catcher and remove
any accumulated grass-cuttings from the
sensor.
5.4.7 Unblocking the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at excessively
high speed, can clog up the collector channel. If this
happens proceed as follows:
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Stop moving forward, disengage the blades and
stop the engine
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Remove the grass-catcher or stone-guard
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Remove the grass cuttings; you can reach them
from the exit of the collector channel
5.4.8 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the blades,
lower the engine speed and ride the machine with the
cutting deck raised as high as possible.
5.4.9 End of work
Stop the machine, move the throttle to «SLOW» and
turn off the engine by turning the key to «OFF». When
the engine has stopped, close the air valve on fuel lid.
(☛ 5.4.1)
To avoid backfire, position the throttle on
«SLOW» for 20 seconds before stopping the
engine. Always take out the ignition key before
leaving the machine unattended!
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the
key in the «ON» position when the engine is not
running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine. Empty the
grass-catcher and shake it to remove the grass and
other debris.
Always empty the grass-catcher after use and
do not leave containers full of cut grass inside
a room.
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