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3. Gradually release the pedal, which thus switches from the
'brake' to the 'clutch' function, actuating the rear wheels.
4. Gradually reach the desired speed by acting on the
accelerator and gearbox; Shifting from one gear to
another requires acting on the clutch by depressing the
pedal halfway.
Only for models with hydrostatic drive
1. Release the parking brake by releasing the brake pedal.
2. Move the speed adjustment lever in direction "F" and reach
the desired speed by using the lever and the throttle control.
The release of the clutch or the engagement of
the drive must be gradual in order to prevent
too abrupt an engagement from causing
wheelspin and loss of control of the vehicle.
• Braking
Only for models with mechanical drive: depress the pedal
completely, first reducing the speed using the throttle control,
to avoid unnecessary overloading of the brake system.
Only for models with hydrostatic drive First reduce the machine
speed by decreasing the engine speed, then press the brake
pedal to reduce the speed further, until bringing the machine
to a standstill.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the speed control lever
returns to position "N" at the same time.
• Reverse gear
IMPORTANT Reverse must be engaged when the machine
has stopped.
IMPORTANT To proceed in reverse gear with the cutting
means engaged, it is necessary to press and hold the consent
button (par. 4) so as not to cause the engine to stop.
Only for models with mechanical drive:
1. Press the pedal (par. 4) until the machine comes to a stop;
2. Engage the reverse gear by moving the lever to the side
and to the "R" position.
3. Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch and
start reverse gear.
Only for models with hydrostatic drive
4. Once the machine has stopped, start reversing by
moving the speed adjustment lever in the direction
"R".
• Grass cutting
To use the machine proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position;
2. Bring the cutting means assembly to the highest position;
3. Engage the cutting means only on grass lawn; avoid
engaging them on stony ground or when the grass is
very high;
4. When starting the movement, start off slowly and carefully,
as described above;
5. Adjust the forward speed and cutting height according to
the lawn conditions (grass height, density and humidity);
Lower the speed whenever you note a drop in engine speed,
since a forward speed that is too fast compared to the amount
of grass being cut will never mow the grass well.
Every time an obstacle must be overcome, disengage
the cutting means and move the cutting means assembly
to the highest position.
• Grass catcher emptying
IMPORTANT The grass catcher can only be emptied with the
cutting means disengaged; otherwise the engine stops.
To empty the grass catcher;
1. disengage the cutting means;
2. reduce engine speed;
3. Put the drive in neutral (N)and stop the movement;
4. engage the parking brake on slopes;
5. take hold of the rear lever (fig. 15) and tip the grass catcher
bag up to empty it.
If the discharge chute is clogged:
1. stop the movement, disengage the cutting means and
stop the engine;
2. remove the grass catcher;
3. remove the grass cuttings; you can reach them from the
chute discharge opening.
This operation must be carried out with the
engine switched off.
5.5. STOP
To stop the machine:
1. Move the throttle control to the "SLOW" position;
To avoid backfire, leave the throttle in the
minimum "tortoise" speed position for 20
seconds before switching off the engine.
2. switch off the engine by turning the ignition key to Off;
3. with the engine turned off, close the fuel tap (fig. 16) (if
available);
4. Remove the key.
IMPORTANT To keep the battery charged, do not leave
the ignition key in the "RUN" position when the engine is not
running.
The engine may be very warm immediately after
it is shut off. Do not touch the exhaust or adjacent
parts. This can cause burn injuries.
5.6. AFTER USE
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
• Clean (par. 6.3).
whenever the machine is left unattended, the operator leaves
the driving seat or parks the machine:
1. Stop the machine.
2. bring the cutting means assembly to the lowest height
position.
3. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop.
4. Remove the ignition key (fig. 9 No.4).
6. MAINTENANCE
The safety regulations to be followed are described in chapter
1. Strictly comply with these instructions to avoid serious
risks or hazards:
Before commencing any inspections, cleaning or maintenance/
adjustments on the machine:
• Disengage the cutting means.
• Stop the machine.
• Shift into neutral.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Stop the engine.
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