Textron RANSOMES WH Serie Manuel De Fonctionnement page 30

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DRIVING
Release brake - Make sure the parking brake is
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released before attempting to go forward or
reverse.
Neutral Latch - For either forward or reverse
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motion, the neutral latch located in the top plate
of the FWD/RVS foot pedal must simultaneously
be depressed.
Forward - Gently depress the top plate of the
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FWD/RVS foot pedal to reach desired ground
speed.
Reverse - Gently depress the bottom plate of the
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FWD/RVS foot pedal to reach desired ground
speed.
To stop - Gently return the FWD/RVS foot pedal
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to the neutral position.
NOTES:
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Use complete foot to operate both forward and
reverse.
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Make sure Neutral Latch remains pushed in.
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Do not move pedal suddenly–always operate
slowly and smoothly. Never move pedal violently
from forward to reverse or vice versa.
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Always keep foot firmly on the foot pedal–a too
relaxed foot control may result in a jerky motion.
MOWING
1. Lower the reels with the cutting unit lift control.
2. Engage the cutting mechanism by pushing on
the lower half of cutting unit switch and operating
the floor mounted switch.
3. Release the parking brake and begin driving
forward.
NOTE:
Always set the throttle on full for mow-
ing, even when the grass is heavy. When the
engine is labouring, reduce forward speed by
easing up on the FWD/RVS foot pedal.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Disengage power to the cutting units with the
cutting unit switch.
2. Remove foot from the FWD/REV pedal.
3. Set the parking brake.
3. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW
position.
4. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
IMPORTANT: The Fairway 405 turbocharged engine
should be allowed to idle for five minutes before
switching off.
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