Mowing; Before Starting The Engine - BEAL NPMS12 .5/96 Notice D'emploi

How To Stop The Unit (Figure 5)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (B) forward to
stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control (A) to the DISENGAGE
position.
3. Move the shift lever (D) to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake (F).
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold
the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (G) to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the
position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS ENGAGE
position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be tween SLOW
and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.

Mowing

How To Operate With The Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing,
always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or
thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first
and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi tion.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position.
5. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely for ward.
6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed set tings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi tion. If you
need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the
shift lever to another speed setting.
ignition key (C) to the OFF
9. Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you
mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut.
If the mower housing does not cut level, see the
instructions on "How To Level The Mower Housing" in
the Maintenance section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, select a
safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are
too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever
to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you
must stop, quickly push the clutch/brake pedal forward
and set the parking brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the
slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the SLOW
position. Slowly release the pedal.
4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough
space for the unit to roll when you release the brake
and engage the clutch.
5. Be very careful when you change directions on a
hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an
accident.

Before Starting the Engine

Check the Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the fac tory filled with
oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the
engine manufac turer's instructions for the type of petrol and
oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to
FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
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