Hercules HT 102 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 47

5 OPERATION AND HANDLING OF THE MACHINE
Information which it is good to know before the riding mower is first turned on:
The riding mower is equipped with safety contacts, which are engaged by:
- a switch located under the seat
- a switch on an attached grass catcher or deflector
- a full grass catcher switch
- a brake pedal switch
The motor will automatically shut off when the driver leaves the seat and the machine is not secured using the
parking brake.
The engine can only be started when the mowing deck is turned off and the grass catcher is attached, or a deflector
which during mulching prevents grass clippings from entering the exhaust chute that leads to the grass catcher is
attached and the brake pedal is applied.
5.1 CHECKS PRIOR TO STARTING UP THE MACHINE
Before starting up the riding mower check the following:
Battery charge level (
Fuel level ( 3.4.3)
Air pressure in the tyres (
That the bypass lever is in position "1"
5.2 STARTING UP THE ENGINE
The machine is equipped with a function that prevents the engine from starting if the following safety conditions are not met:
The drive of the mowing deck is disengaged
The travel pedal is not pushed down
The driver is sitting on the seat of the machine
The brake pedal is pushed down or the brake is engaged in the parking position
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After meeting the described conditions, start the engine as follows:
1) Push down the brake pedal.
2) Set the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever to position "7".
3) Set the throttle lever as follows:
4) Pull out the choke (only on machines equipped with an independent choke)
5) Turn the key to position "Ignition on" and wait at least 1 second. During this time, diagnostics of the machine's electronic
system are performed. Then turn the key to position "Start engine" and the engine will start. After starting, release the key, the
key will automatically return to the position "Ignition on".
3.4.1)
3.4.2)
3.4.4)
OK
NO OK
Meeting these conditions at the instant the engine is being started is
indicated by the red brake pedal and parking pedal light being permanently
lit .
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The red signal light also works as a battery status signal!
If the red signal light starts to flash even though you have not stepped
means the battery charge is low. If the signal light flashes while the engine
is running, the battery charging system is not working properly. In that case,
contact an authorized service facility as soon as possible.
Not meeting these conditions at the instant the engine is being started is
indicated by the red brake pedal and parking pedal light being intermittently
lit (flashing) .
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"MAX"
CHOKE"
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