Operating instructions

Operating Instructions English
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Engine stop / OFF
RUN mode
Engine start
Lever for setting the speed and
direction
Figure 9
Caution!
The speed and direction must be
changed only when the appliance
is stationary.
The lever (C) selects the direction of
motion.
F = forwards
with four speeds for the wheel drive:
1 = slow,
2 and 3 = medium-speed,
4 = fast,
N = neutral
This is selected when the appliance is
not in use or when it is to be moved
by hand.
R = reverse
The lever must first be lifted before
reverse can be selected.
Lever for activating the wheel
drive
Figure 10
The lever (D) activates the wheel
drive.
Caution!
Activate the wheel drive only when
the lever (A) for the safety lock
system is also pressed. Otherwise,
there will be damage or wearing to
the braking mechanism.
Activating the wheel drive
(position 2):
‚" First select the direction/speed
with the gearshift lever,
‚" Now press the lever (A) for the
safety lock system against the
grip, and keep it pressed,
‚" Pull the wheel drive lever (D)
on the grip slowly (so that the
appliance does not jump into
action),
‚" The appliance starts moving.
Deactivating the wheel drive
(position 1):
‚" Release the lever (D); the wheels
come slowly to a stop.
Note: For sudden stops, release
the levers for the safety lock
system and the wheel drive at the
same time.
Note: The wheel drive should be
deactivated (lever deactivated)
before the engine is started.
Otherwise, the wheels will start to
turn immediately the engine starts.
Pushing the appliance by hand
Figure 9
The appliance can be pushed and
pulled by hand when the gearshift
lever (C) is at neutral and the lever
(A) for the safety lock system is
pressed against the grip. The wheels
always come to a stop when the lever
for the safety lock system is released.
Lever for setting the cutting
height
Figure 11
The lever (E) sets the cutting height
from approx. 2.5 to 10 cm.
The actual cutting height depends
on the conditions of the soil.
‚" To change the cutting height,
move the lever either clockwise
or anticlockwise.
Note: Cutting height A is the largest
value, cutting height G the smallest.
Mulching cover
Figure 12
The mulching cover (F) is installed
before the appliance leaves the
production facilities. When the
appliance is used as a mulching
lawnmower, the cover must remain
installed. When the appliance is to
eject cuttings, the mulching cover
must be removed. Further
information can be found in the
section “Operating safety”.
Throttle
Figure 13
The lever (G) sets the engine speed
and stops the engine. The best
mowing results are obtained at the
highest engine speed.
The symbols:
Choke button
(depending on model)
Figure 13
The choke button (J) is pulled out to
start a cold engine.
Ignition lock
(for appliances with electric starter
only)
Figure 13
Danger!
Do not turn the ignition key before
you have read the section
“Operating the appliance” in these
instructions.
The ignition lock (H) is used to start
and stop the engine of appliances
fitted with an electric starter. The
settings are listed in the following.
Note: Always take out the ignition
key when the appliance is left
unattended or when inspection,
cleaning, or service work must be
conducted.
“Choke” for starting a cold
engine (depending on the
model).
“Fast” for the optimal
(maximum) engine speed.
“Slow” for idle speed.
Engine stop (switches OFF
the engine).