Operation Manual

EN 27HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
Drive must be engaged in the way already described
(
☛ 4.32) to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping up and
loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 B
RAKING
First, reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s r.p.m. and then push
the brake pedal (☛ 4.21 -mechanical model or 4.31 -hydrostatic model) to further
reduce the speed until the machine stops.
For hydrostatic drive models:
The machine already slows down considerably by just
releasing the drive pedal.
5.4.4 R
EVERSE
Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped.
For mechanical drive models:
Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then insert reverse by mov-
ing the lever sideways and putting it into position «R». (☛ 4.22). Gradually
release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse.
For hydrostatic drive models:
When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by pressing the
drive pedal in the «R» direction (☛ 4.32).
5.4.5 G
RASS CUTTING
When you have reached the area to be mowed, make sure that the grass-catcher
or stone-guard is correctly fitted and that the cutting deck anti-scalp wheels are
positioned at the required height.
Each anti-scalp wheel can be fitted at two different heights: the low position
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