Mowing; To Stop The Engine; Unblocking Cutter Decks - Ransomes HR300 Kubota D1105T Sicherheits-, Bedienungs- Und Wartungshandbuch

7.8

MOWING _______________________________________________________

1. Lower the cutting unit with the joystick.
2. Ensure speed limiter is in mow position. (Cutting at a higher speed could be dangerous and may not give
the required finish.)
3. Engage the cutting mechanism by pushing on the lower half of cutting unit switch.
4. Release the parking brake and begin driving forward.
NOTE: Always set the throttle to full engine revs. for mowing, even when the grass is heavy. When the engine is
labouring, reduce forward speed by easing back on the FWD/REV foot pedal. A performance indicator lamp on
the control pod will illuminate red as the cutter deck starts to labour.
7.9

TO STOP THE ENGINE ____________________________________________

1. Disengage drive to the cutting units with the cutting unit switch.
2. Remove foot from the FWD/REV pedal.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
7.10

UNBLOCKING CUTTER DECKS ____________________________________

1. Switch off cutter deck, lift out of work and move machine to flat level ground.
2. Switch engine off and remove the ignition key.
3. Pivot deck see section 9.4.
4. Using a piece of wood and personal protective equipment e.g. eye protection and gloves, remove
blockage.
5. Check blades for damage and replace if necessary.
6. Put deck back into operating position see section 9.4.
7. Start engine and decks to check for correct operation.
OPERATION 7
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