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English (Original operating instructions) Français 4 16 (Notice d'instructions d'origine) Deutsch 29 (Originalbetriebsanleitung) Nederlands 42 (Originele gebruiksaanwijzing) Italiano 55 (Istruzioni per l'uso originali) Español 68 (Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales) Svenska 82 (Originalbruksanvisning) Dansk (Originale driftsvejledning) 93
English Table of Contents For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembling the appliance . . . . . . 6 Operation and Display elements . 7 Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tips on lawn care . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transporting the appliance . . . . 11 Cleaning/Servicing . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing/removing and adjusting cutter deck . . . . . . . . . 13 Shutting down the machine . . . 14 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Information about the engine . . .
Operating instructions for lawn tractors Make sure that at all times there are no persons, especially children, or animals in the working area. Check the area in which you intend to use the unit and remove all objects that could be hit and propelled by the unit. You can thus avoid injuries and damage to the unit. Never mow on slopes that are steeper than 20%. Working on slopes is dangerous; the risk of rollover and sliding is increased.
English Operating instructions for lawn tractors When getting on and off, never step on the cutter deck! Assembling the appliance If a “maintenance-free/sealed” battery (type 1) is supplied Note To be able to move the tractor manually, the gear release lever must be in the appropriate position. See section “Control and display elements – gear release”. If operating with an attached trailer, do not exceed the following maximum values: Max. gradient 14% Max. support load on the trailer coupling 25 kg Max.
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English Tank contents display (G) Fig. 5 As soon as the fuel level has reached the area of the inspection window (1), the fuel should be topped up. Lever for the gear release lock (H) Fig. 6 To push the unit when the engine is switched off. Pull out lever and press upwards. To drive the unit, push lever down and press in. The lever is situated on the rear panel of the machine. Dipstick/Filler inlet for gear oil (I) Fig. 5 For checking the level or adding gear oil. Fuel tank/Filler inlet (J) Fig.
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English Operating instructions for lawn tractors Preparing for operation Park the appliance on a firm level surface and lock the parking brake. Conduct all work with the engine switched off. Remove the ignition key. For all work on moving parts: Open the bonnet and disconnect the cable to the spark plug. Set the driver seat Fig. 7 Take your place on the driver seat. Adjust the seat to the desired position. Ensure that it engages correctly! Setting the steering wheel Fig.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors Pushing units with hydrostatic drive Fig. 6 Push the appliance only when the engine is switched OFF. Release the parking brake. Unlocking the gear drive: Pull out the lever, and press it up. Return the gear lock lever before restarting the engine. Tips on lawn care English Transporting the appliance If changing location, drive the lawn tractor short distances only. otherwise transport it by vehicle.
English Cutters with cleaning nozzle (optional) Fig. 16 Place the appliance on an even surface free of debris, stones, etc., and engage the locking brake. 1. Use a commercially available quick-release coupling to attach a water hose. Turn on water. 2. Start the engine. 3. Lower the cutters, and switch ON for a few minutes. 4. Switch OFF the cutters and engine. 5. Detach the water hose. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second cleaning nozzle (if provided).
Operating instructions for lawn tractors The rear axles must be lubricated with a special-purpose (waterrepellent) grease at a specialised garage. Have the cutting blade sharpened or replaced in a specialist workshop. Note Regularly check (when visiting your workshop) the condition of the mower deck V-belt.
English Setting the side level Fig. 27 Move the cutter deck to a medium height position. Carefully turn the outer cutters (risk of injury) transverse to the drive direction. Measure the distance between the ground and the ends of the two outer cutters. The result should be identical. To obtain the correct level you may have to turn the adjusting segment (2) on the left cutter side. To do this, first loosen the screw (1) (do not remove) and, after setting the cutter deck, retighten.
Operating instructions for lawn tractors Problem Starter does not react. Possible cause(s) Safety interlock system has actuated. Battery not connected properly. Empty or weak battery. Fuse has tripped. Loose earth (ground) lead between engine and frame. Starter runs, but engine does Choke and throttle at wrong position. not start. Carburettor not receiving any fuel, fuel tank empty. Defective or dirty spark plug. No ignition spark. Engine emits smoke. Too much oil in engine.
