Controls; Standard Dashboard; Brake And Clutch Pedal; Transmission Operation (Driving Speed) - AL-KO T15-93.1 HDS-A Mode D'emploi

Controls

5 CONTROLS
In the following the controls of lawn tractors with
side-discharge are described. Make sure you are
referring to the appropriate description for your
lawn tractor.
5.1

Standard dashboard

The elements of the standard dashboard (01) are
explained below.
Controlling the engine speed (01/2)
NOTE
Please note that operating the controller
while driving influences the speed!
For controller with integrated choke:
Pushing the controller (01/2) increases or reduc-
es the engine speed, and in the uppermost posi-
tion it switches on the choke.
Switch on the choke: Push the controller
(01/2) all the way towards the choke sym-
bol. Only use this position for starting the
engine.
Note: Some tractor variants have a sepa-
rate choke knob (01/1) on the dashboard.
This must be pulled out as well in order to
start the tractor. When the engine is run-
ning, slowly push the button back in!
Mowing: In this position, the engine runs
at maximum speed.
Idling: In this position, the engine runs at
the lowest speed.
Ignition lock (01/3, 05)
Position Function
0 Engine off.
The ignition key can be removed.
I Headlights on.
After the engine has started, the
headlights are switched on in this
position (optional).
II Operating position when the engine
is running.
III Start position for starting the engine.
Release the key as soon as the en-
gine is running. Then it springs back
to operating position II.
5.2

Brake and clutch pedal

■
Brake: Pressing the pedal (03/1) all the way
down operates the brake on the transmis-
sion, the tractor brakes.
■
Parking brake: Pulling the locking lever
(03/1) upwards while the brake/clutch pedal
(03/2) is pressed down locks the brake.
Pressing the pedal again releases the brake.
5.3

Transmission operation (driving speed)

Lawn tractors are equipped with a foot hydrostat
transmission.
There are two separate pedals on the right for
driving forwards and in reverse.
Direction Description
of travel
Forwards Press the front pedal (02/2) to drive
forwards.
Reverse Press the rear pedal (02/1) to drive
in reverse.
Note: The mower mechanism is
switched off if just the reverse pedal
is pressed.
Mowing in reverse: see chapter
7.5.4.2 "Mowing in reverse",
page 37.
5.4

Foot hydrostat transmission

The foot hydrostat transmission is operated by
two pedals (02/1 and 02/2).
To move off, first release the parking brake by
pressing the brake pedal (03/1) while the engine
is running, then press the pedal (02/2) to drive
forwards or the pedal (02/1) to drive in reverse.
The further you press the pedal, the faster your
speed will be in the selected direction.
Forward travel: Press the front pedal (02/2) on
the right side.
Reverse travel: Press the rear pedal (02/1) on
the right side.
5.5

Operation of the mower mechanism

Setting the cutting height
The mower mechanism of the tractor can be set
to various different heights using a lever (04/1) on
the right next to the operator's seat.
1. Move the adjusting lever (04/1) in the desired
direction. When the lever is down, the cutting
height is low; when the lever is up, the cutting
height is high.
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