Makita PTM0900 Manuel D'utilisation page 113

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.4.13 Summary of main steps to follow when using the machine
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Start the engine ( 5.4.1)
Go forward ( 5.4.2)
Brake or stop ( 5.4.3)
Reverse ( 5.4.4)
Cut the grass ( 5.4.5)
Empty the grass-catcher (
Unblock the collector channel (
Finish mowing ( 5.4.8)
Stop the engine ( 5.4.9)
Store the machine ( 5.4.10)
5.5 USING THE MACHINE ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mow on slopes with gradients up to the maximum already mentioned (max 10° -
17%). Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving up and down and never across
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Open the fuel stopcock, ensure that all the conditions
allowing starting are met, and then turn the key.
Apply the throttle;
Mechanical transmission: press the pedal right down,
shift into forward gear (
pedal;
Hydrostatic transmission: press the drive pedal for-
wards (
Reduce the engine speed and press the brake pedal.
Stop the machine;
Mechanical transmission: shift into neutral (N), push
the pedal right down, go into reverse, (
gradually release the pedal;
Hydrostatic transmission: press the drive pedal back-
wards (
Fit the grass-catcher or stone-guard and apply the throttle;
engage the blades and adjust the cutting height.
Mechanical transmission: push the pedal right down,
shift into forward gear (
release the pedal;
Hydrostatic transmission: press the drive pedal for-
wards (
5.4.6) Stop moving forwards, disengage the blades and pull out
the lever to tip up the grass-catcher.
5.4.7) Stop moving forwards, disengage the blades and turn off
the engine. Remove the grass-catcher and clean the col-
lector channel.
Disengage the blades and reduce the engine speed.
Reduce the engine speed, wait a few seconds, turn the key
and close the fuel stopcock.
Engage the parking brake, remove the key and, if neces-
sary, wash the machine, the inside of the cutting deck, the
collector channel and the grass-catcher.
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