Hercules HT 102 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 50

Slowly step on the drive pedal depending on the desired direction of travel (forward or reverse).
Changing the direction of travel forward-reverse is possible only after stopping the machine. If the machine is not still,
there is a danger of damaging the transmission.
Never use the travel pedal and the brake pedal at the same time
The system is equipped with an automatic mowing deck disengagement for reversing function at a speed higher than 0.3
m/s (approx. 1 km/hour).
In the event of intentional and controlled reversing with the mowing deck engaged, it is possible to disengage this safety function
by pressing the R button located next to the steering wheel (
from reverse to forward, the disengagement of the mowing deck is reactivated.
When using the disengagement of this function with the R button, pay exceptional attention to the area behind the
machine when reversing.
5.5.2 STOPPING TRAVEL
The forward/reverse travel of the machine is stopped by gradually taking your foot off the travel pedal and subsequently
stepping on the brake pedal.
In the event that cruise control is engaged and the brake pedal is stepped on, it automatically moves to the neutral position. The
braking distance is shorter than 2 m.
5.5.3 TRAVELLING SPEED AND MOWING GRASS
It generally applies that the wetter, higher and more dense the grass is, the lower the travelling speed that should be used.
When the machine is travelling at high speed or when under large load, the rotation speed of the blades is reduced, the quality of
the cut is worse and the ejection chute may become clogged. Under such conditions always set the engine to maximum power.
If the grass is very high, it is necessary to mow it several times. First mow at maximum elevation and with narrower mowing
coverage width if necessary. The second run can then proceed at the required mowing height.
In the event that the 110 cm mowing deck is used for mulching, it is necessary to very carefully adjust the speed to the height
of the mulched vegetation respecting the significant load that this can place on the engine in this mode! The higher the grass,
the lower the travelling speed.
We recommend mowing in the parallel or cross direction. Covering the previous coverage of the machine increases the
effectiveness of the blades and will improve the appearance of the mowed area.
When travelling over uneven terrain the travelling speed may fluctuate.
Recommended travelling speeds of the machine based on conditions:
Condition of vegetation
High, dense and wet
Average conditions
Low, dry vegetation
Travelling without the mowing deck engaged
4.2 (5)). Then with every subsequent change in the travel direction
Recommended speed
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2 km/hour
3 – 5 km/hour
< 5 km/hour
< 8 km/hour