Ryobi ZTR480ex Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 26

WARNING
when setting the deck height and release only
when it is secure in the desired slot. Quickly
letting go of the lever may create a pinching
or pulling hazard to the operator's hand.
LEARNING TO DRIVE THE PRODUCT
Operating a zero-turn mower is different than
operating a standard riding mower. Zero-turn
mowers are rear-wheel drive, and the wheels
operate independently based on the position
of the drive levers. Before beginning to mow,
operating the product using the instructions
that follow. Once you can comfortably and
reliably perform each of the manoeuvers, you
are ready to begin mowing.
When entering and exiting the mower,
both drive levers should be in the open
position (pushed away from the seat in
both directions).
Once seated and ready to begin, step on
the brake pedal to disengage the parking
brake.
Insert the start key, and turn the key to the
ON position.
Pull both drive levers all the way in toward
the seat. This is the neutral position, which
is used to start the mower and also to bring
the mower toa gradual stop.
Press the low speed drive button to limit the
speed of the mower.
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Clear the area of bystanders before
operating the product. If anyone enters the
mowing area, stop immediately, and do not
return to mowing until the bystanders leave
the area.
Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns, and
learning to operate the product. The product
can spin rapidly, which may cause loss of
control, and could result in death, serious
Engage the low speed drive function to limit
the amount of speed available until you are
fully capable of operating the product in all
situations.
The two drive levers are used to control
the mower's direction, and for starting and
stopping.
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Keep both hands on the drive levers at all
times when the mower is in motion. Do not
release the drive levers to slow or stop the
mower. Releasing the drive levers while
the mower is in motion could lead to loss
of control, and could result in death, serious
mower.
Push the drive levers forwards to move
the mower forward in a straight line. Push
the drive levers farther forwards to move
the mower faster. To slow down, gradually
move the drive levers towards the neutral
position.
Pull the drive levers backwards from the
neutral position to move the mower in
reverse in a straight line. Pull the levers
farther back to move the mower faster. To
slow down, gradually move the drive levers
towards the neutral position.
To make turns, the drive levers are not
moved together. One drive lever is in front
or behind the other, depending on the
direction of travel and the preferred turn
direction.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING