HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
WARNING!
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ground to prevent the risk of tipping up.
Mechanical drive models:
DANGER!
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the clutch out! Always engage a low gear before leaving the machine
stopped and unattended.
Hydrostatic drive models:
Move on slopes with the speed change lever in the «N» position, (to take advantage
of the hydrostatic unit's braking effect) and then further reduce the speed using the
brake, if necessary.
DANGER!
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Control of the machine could be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces.
5.3.5 Emptying the grass-catcher
NOTE
the blade disengaged, otherwise the engine stops.
When the grass-catcher is full an audible warning is given.
STOP FORWARD MOVEMENT, in order not to block the
collector channel, and disengage the blade which will
stop the audible signal.
Empty the grass-catcher by lifting it using the handle.
NOTE
heard on 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, either
remove the remaining grass or disengage the blade and then immediately engage it
again.
5.3.6 Emptying the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at too high a speed, can cause the collector
channel to become blocked. Should this happen, it will be necessary to:
– stop forward movement, disengage the blade and stop the engine;
– take off the grass-catcher or stone-guard;
– remove the accumulated cuttings going in through the exit of the collector channel.
WARNING!
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Take care when beginning forward movement on sloping
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral gear or with
Never use reverse for reducing speed going downhill.
This operation can only be done with
At times the audible warning may be
This must only be done when the engine is stopped.
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