Switching Off The Cutting Deck (Illustration I3 ); Switching Off The Engine (Illustration I3 + G3 + A ); Emergency Stopping; Movement Drive - Sabo John Deere 47-K VARIO B Livret D'entretien

long as the mower has not been lowered to the ground again, both your hands must be
on the top part of the bar.
– Press and hold down the safety control bracket (1) against the upper
section of the handlebar.
– Push the lever (2) quickly forward as far as the stop, and then release. The lever
returns automatically to its starting position.
IMPORTANT
Switching on the cutting deck slowly will lead to excessive wear to the brake and
clutch fittings and overheating of the complete brake clutch system.
For trouble-free operation of the starting system, the cutting deck must be
started according to the sequence specified above.

12 SWITCHING OFF THE CUTTING DECK (ILLUSTRATION I3 )

– Quickly release the safety switch bar for the blade brake.
IMPORTANT
As soon as the safety control bracket is released, it springs back to its starting
position under spring pressure, the blade brake now comes into operation, and
the blade is brought to a standstill within 3 seconds.
13 SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
(ILLUSTRATION I3 + G3 + A )
– Quickly release the safety switch bar for the blade brake I3 .
– Move the operating lever to the STOP position G3 .
– Close the petrol tap A .

14 EMERGENCY STOPPING

Release the safety control lever and the drive switch bar.
– The mower will stop.
– The blade will stop.
NOTE
Before every mowing job, make sure that the safety control bar for the blade
brake and the motor drive control bar are working perfectly:
– when the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a
standstill within three seconds.
– when the motor drive control bar is released, the machine must come to a
standstill immediately.
If this is not the case, please consult your nearest authorised workshop.

15 MOVEMENT DRIVE

Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G )

The rear wheel drive is switched on and off by means of the drive control bar (1) on the
top guide bar (2) when engine and mowing blade are running:
– Pull and hold the drive control bar = mower moves.
– Release the drive control bar = mower stops (0-position).
When driving outside the lawn on paths or roads, only switch on the drive when the
engine is running.
NOTE
The rear wheels click when the mower is pushed forwards.
47-K VARIO B, R47KB
The drive control bar must always be pulled tight to the top bar. Incorrect actuation will
lead to gearbox wear. The initial greater resistance of the bar is intentional and makes it
more difficult to make operating errors.
All models

Adjusting the speed (Illustration H )

IMPORTANT
The speed may only be adjusted when the engine is running in order to avoid
damage!
The driving speed is set using the rotary knob mounted on the left.
– The knob can be turned in both directions for speed adjustment, so that the
required driving speed can be set. The arrow on the knob indicates the driving
speed.
– Position "Hare" = fast (max. speed)
– Position "Tortoise" = slow (min. speed)
NOTE
Mowing at high speed leads to poor cutting pattern or collection result. Always
adapt the speed to the prevailing conditions. For longer grass sections, a slower
driving speed should be selected.

16 GRASS COLLECTOR

Operation with grass collector

Make sure the grass collecting bag is emptied in time during mowing. The turbo signal
on the grass collecting bag indicates the right emptying time.
54-K VARIO B, JX90
A deflector (available as an accessory with order no. SA592 from dealers) can be fitted
in place of the grass collecting bag.
All models
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the chute (1) R1 is not bent when handling the collector.
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full)
(Illustration J + K )
There is an indicator on the top of the collector that shows whether the collector is
empty or full:
– The collector indicator inflates if the collector is empty and during the mowing J .
– If the collector is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop mowing
immediately and empty the collector K .
IMPORTANT
If the fabric of the grass collector is very dirty the turbo indicator will not inflate –
in this case, clean the fabric immediately. The grass collector will only collect
grass perfectly if it is permeable to air.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean the grass collector with hot water!

Emptying the grass collector (Illustration I3 + L )

Release the safety control bracket I3 . This will bring the blade brake into operation,
bringing the blade to a standstill within 3 seconds. With the engine running, the collector
bag can now be emptied as follows:
– Lift ejection flap.
– Unhinge the full grass collector from the mower at the carrying strap – the ejection
flap closes automatically.
– Empty the collector thoroughly whilst holding it by the carrying strap and the
moulded handle on the bottom L .

Operation without grass collector

WARNING
When mowing without grass collector the ejection flap on the mower housing
must always be closed (flap down).

17 MOWING

Mowing on slopes

NOTE
The mower can be used on banks and slopes with a gradient of up to 58% (30°
angle). Any steeper slopes can lead to engine damage.
For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not exploit this
theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm stance.
Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for slopes with a gradient in
excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost!

Checking the oil level

Check oil level each time prior to mowing Y1 . Never let the engine to run with too little
or too much oil. Irreparable damages could occur.
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Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of symbols page 3
Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of symbols page 3