Cramer 82ZT107 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 11

4.2.5 OPERATION SUGGESTIONS
Prior to operation, the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment,
should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become
familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normalspeed operation. An inexperienced operator
should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately and turn key to the OFF position. Inspect the machine and consult your Cramer dealer to resolve the
problem before continuing to operate.
The unit's steering control levers are very responsive. For smooth operation, move levers slowly, avoiding sudden
movements. Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience. The machine can spin very rapidly.
Use caution when making turns and slow down before making sharp turns.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are
recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal-speed operation.
Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed
in an attempt to "jump" them as the operator could be thrown from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and
angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite
wheel around.
When turning on soft or wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel
can damage turf. Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades
which have been sharpened incorrectly. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
Never work with blades while key is in the ignition switch. Always place deck blades ON/OFF switch (PTO) in the
disengaged position, place steering control levers in the park brake position and turn key to the OFF position and
remove key from switch. Block up mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves when handling blades. Always
check for blade damage if mower strikes a rock, branch, or another foreign object during mowing.
• Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmowed area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass
discharge towards the outside the mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns because
side discharge is to the right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is
then mowed "twice." Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
• When mowing a lawn for the first time, cut grass slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain.
When possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than
152mm (6"), you may want to mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut.
• During normal mowing, cut only about 38mm (1.5") of the grass blade. Cutting more than that is not
recommended unless grass is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season.
• Alternate mowing pattern between cuts to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the
clippings.
• Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to
maintain the same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot
mow at a regular interval, mow at a high cutting height at first, then mow again two days later at a lower cutting
height.
• Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of the mower is wider than the previous mower. This
ensures that uneven turf is not cut too short.
• Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller than normal or if it contains a high degree of
moisture. Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower.
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