To do a check of the reverse operation system
(ROS)
If the reverse operation system does not operate
correctly, repair the product immediately. Speak to
an approved service agent.
1. Start the product. Refer to
page 14 .
2. Engage the cutting deck. Refer to
disengage the cutting deck on page 17 .
3. Make sure that the engine stops when you try to
reverse with the ignition key is in the on position
(A).
A
4. Start the product and engage the cutting deck
again.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ROS on position
(B).
6. Make sure that the engine does not stop when
you reverse with the ignition key in the ROS on
position.
To do a check of the brake
WARNING:
necessary if the product uses more than
5 ft (1.5 m) to stop at the highest
speed in the highest gear on a level, dry
surface.
1. Park the product on a level, dry concrete or
paved surface. Push the brake pedal down fully
and engage the parking brake.
2. Set the freewheel control to the "transmission
disengaged" position to disengage the
transmission.
3. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you
try to manually push the product forward. If the
rear wheels rotate, then brake maintenance is
necessary.
4. Speak to an approved service center.
Parking brake
WARNING:
does not work, the product can start to
move and cause injury or damage. Make
sure that the parking brake is regularly
examined and adjusted.
8
To start the product on
To engage and
B
Brake maintenance is
If the parking brake
To do a check of the brake on page 8 .
Refer to
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise
level and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
very hot during and after use and when
the engine operates at idle speed. Be
careful near flammable materials and/or
fumes to prevent fire.
To do a check of the muffler
•
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it
is attached correctly and not damaged.
To cut grass on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
•
To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that
you can not control the product and that it
overturns. This can cause injury or death. It is
necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes.
If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you do not
feel safe, do not cut it.
•
Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
•
Cut up and down the slope, not from side to side.
•
Do not move down a slope with the cutting deck
lifted.
•
Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 15°.
•
Do not start or stop on a slope.
•
Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
•
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
•
Do not turn more than necessary. Turn slowly
and gradually when you move down a slope.
Move at low speed. Turn the wheel carefully.
•
Look out for and do not move across furrows,
holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the
The muffler becomes
Read the warning
15°
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