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Operating Instructions
Drive in a straight line.
Never mow at high speed, particularly when a mulching kit or grass catcher is installed.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch when fitted with the corresponding accessories. Ask your specialised dealer for details.
Switching off the machine
Stopping the appliance: Release the accelerator press brake pedal until the appliance is stationary.
Switch off the cutter deck.
Set the throttle lever into the middle position.
Raise the cutters to the top.
Set the ignition key to “ ” after twenty seconds.
Engage the locking brake before leaving the appliance.
Remove the ignition key.
Pushing units with hydrostatic drive
Fig. 11
Push the appliance only when the engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Releasing the gears
(depending on model):
– Pull out lever and press down
(Fig. 11a).
or
– Pull out lever and press up
(Fig. 11b).
Return the gear lock lever before restarting the engine.
Tips on lawn care
Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass types. Frequent mowing promotes the growth of grass, resulting in strong roots and a firm sward.
If you seldom cut the grass, you will enhance the development of highgrowing types of grass and other weeds, such as clover, daisies ...).
The normal height of a lawn is approx. 4–5 cm. The grass should only be cut back by 1 /
3 rd of the overall height at any one time.
Try not to cut the grass shorter than
4 cm, otherwise the lawn will suffer during dry periods. If the grass has grown particularly high (for example, during a holiday period), cut it back to its normal height in several stages.
Mulching with accessory
(optional)
The grass is chopped up fine
(approx. 1 cm) during mowing and is left on the lawn. The lawn therefore retains a lot of nutrients.
Please note the following:
Do not mow wet grass.
Never mow more than max. 2 cm of the total grass length.
Drive slowly.
Have the engine at max. rpm.
Clean the mower cover regularly.
Note
Attach mulching accessory depending on the model.
Assembly examples in Fig. 21.
Transporting the appliance
If changing location, drive the lawn tractor short distances only. otherwise transport it by vehicle.
Note: The mower is not approved for public thoroughfares in accordance with StVO.
Short distances
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled by the rotating cutting mechanism causing damage.
Always switch off the cutting mechanism before moving the mower.
Long distances
Warning
Transport damages
The mode of transport used (e.g. transport vehicle, loading ramp) must be used in accordance with guidelines (refer to the respective operating instructions). When transporting, secure the mower against slipping.
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Environmental hazard from leaking fuel
The appliance must not be tilted when it is transported.
Have the transporting vehicle ready.
Lay the loading ramp to the transporting vehicle.
With the unit in free-wheel, push it up onto the transporting vehicle
(disengage the transmission in the case of units with hydrostatic drive).
Lock the parking brake.
Secure the machine to prevent it from moving.
Cleaning/Servicing
Danger
Risk of injury through the engine being unintentionally started.
Protect yourself from injury.
Before all work on this unit
– turn the engine off,
– remove the ignition key,
– lock the parking brake.
– wait until all moving parts have come to rest and the engine has fully cooled.
– remove the spark plug connector on the engine in order to prevent the engine from accidentally being started.
Cleaning
Cleaning the machine
Warning
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning the vehicle.
If possible, clean the machine directly after mowing.
Park the unit on a solid, even surface.
Lock the parking brake.
Note
There is a particularly high risk of rust and other corrosion when the appliance is used in the winter.
Clean the appliance thoroughly after every use.
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Cleaning the cutting mechanism
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting blade
Wear protective gloves.
If the unit has more than one cutting mechanism, moving one cutting mechanism may cause the other cutting mechanisms to move as well. Take special care when cleaning cutting mechanisms.
Warning
Damage to engine
Do not tilt the unit to more than 30°.
Fuel may run into the combustion chamber causing engine damage.
Raise the cutting mechanism fully.
Clean the area surrounding the blade using a scrubbing brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(optional)
Fig. 20
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.
2.Start the engine.
3.Lower the cutter deck and switch on for several minutes.
4.Switch off the cutter deck and engine.
5.Detach the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning
(steps 1 to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top.
Start the engine and switch on the cutter deck for several minutes in order to dry the cutter deck.
Servicing the vehicle
Observe the servicing guidelines in the engine manual. At the end of the grass-cutting season, have the appliance checked and serviced in a specialist workshop.
Warning
Threat to the environment through engine oil
Pass on any waste oil which comes about through an oil change to a collection point or a waste disposal company.
Threat to the environment through batteries
Used batteries do not belong to domestic rubbish. Pass on used batteries to a dealer or a waste disposal company. Dismantle the battery before the vehicle is scrapped.
Using jump leads
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen battery with jump leads. Ensure that the units and the jump lead clips do not touch each other and that the ignitions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery and the donor battery.
Connect the black jump lead first to the negative terminal (–) of the donor battery. Connect the other clip to the frame of the engine block of the tractor with the flat battery (as far away from the battery as possible).
Note
If the donor battery is installed in a vehicle, this vehicle must not be started during the jump starting process.
Start the tractor with the flat
battery and actuate the parking brake.
Disconnect the jump leads in reverse sequence.
Tyre pressure
Warning
Never exceed the maximum permitted tyre pressure (see side of tyre). When pumping up the tyres, do not stand in front or above them.
The recommended tyre operating pressure is: front: rear:
0.9 bar
0.7 bar
Operating Instructions
Over-inflating reduces the longevity of the tyres.
Tyre pressure should be checked before every journey.
After 5 operating hours
First engine oil change.
See engine manual for subsequent intervals.
Use the oil channel or (optional) quick oil drain (Fig. 16).
After 10 operating hours
Lubricate all rotating and bearing points of the accelerator pedal and brake pedal with several drops of light oil.
Every 25 operating hours
Lubricate all cutter shafts, idlers, and idler mounts with 251H EP type grease applied to their respective grease nipples.
This work should be performed at a specialised workshop.
Lubricate the wheel bearings and front wheel axes with a multipurpose grease applied to their respective grease nipples.
Lubricate the cutters’ front wheels with a multipurpose grease applied to their grease nipples.
Every 50 operating hours
Grass residue and other soiling on the drive gears must be removed at a specialised garage.
Every 2 months
For battery type 2 only – Fill battery cells with distilled water up to 1 cm beneath the filling aperture.
If necessary
Charging the battery
When the appliance is not used for longer periods, we recommend removing the battery from the appliance and charging this before and every two months during storage and before the appliance is again put into operation.
Note
Note the information in the operating instructions for your battery charger.
Replace the fuse
Replace defect fuses only with the equivalent rating.
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