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OPERATING THE RIDE-ON MOWER
WARNING!
Dangers due to inadequate knowledge of the ride-on mower!
Pay particular attention to all safety instructions!
Carry out all assembly and start-up work conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if you have any
doubts!
7.1
Fundamental preparatory measures
■ Always wear tough shoes and long trousers while mowing. Never mow barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
Check the complete area on which the rideon mower is to be used. Remove all stones,sticks, wires, bones and
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other foreign objects which could be scooped up and flung out. Al-so pay attention to foreign objects during
mowing.
Carry out all the work described in the startup instructions. This applies in particular to checking the safety
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devices.
■ Transporting objects on the ride-on mower is prohibited!
7.2
Use of accessories
WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect accessories or incorrect use of accessories!
Only ever use genuine accessories from the manufacturer!
Pay attention to the regulations on use in the supplied operating instructions!
Using unauthorised accessories, or using accessories incorrectly, can expose the operator and other persons to
significant risks. The ride-on mower could be overloaded. This can lead to serious accidents.
7.3 Pushing the ride-on mower (03, 06)
CAUTION!
Danger when pushing on slopes!
Only push the ride-on mower on horizontal surfaces! On slopes, the ride-on mower could roll downhill
uncontrollably.
Pushing with manual transmission
1. Release the parking brake (03/F) (see chapter 5.3 "Brake/clutch pedal (05) ", page 20).
2. Move the selector lever (03/D) to the N position.
7.4
Starting and shutting off the engine
Starting the motor
1.
open the fuel stopcock(to "I")
2. Sit on the operator's seat.
3. Fully depress the brake/clutch pedal (05/1) and lock it with the locking lever (05/2).
4. Make sure the mower mechanism is not switched on. To do this, check the position of the lever (03/B).
5.
With manual transmission: Make sure that the selector lever (03/D) is set to the N position (neutral). To do this,
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