AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Instructions D'utilisation page 39

Operating the ride-on mower
8. Starting the engine (with cable starter):
If the engine cannot be started with the elec-
tric starter, check the ride-on mower for me-
chanical damage. If there is no damage, the
engine can also be started with the cable
starter.
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Turn the ignition key to position "I" (04).
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Pull the cable starter (20/1) straight out
quickly and forcefully 3 to 4 times until
the engine is running.
9. Move the engine speed controller (03/A) to
the operating position.
Switch off the engine
1. Shut off the mower mechanism (03/D).
2. Move the engine speed controller (03/A) to
the neutral position.
3. Fully depress the brake/clutch pedal (05/1) or
the brake pedal (06/1) and lock it with the
locking lever (05/2, 06/2).
4. Turn the ignition key (04/1) to the "0" posi-
tion.
5. Remove the ignition key.
WARNING! Danger if the engine is hot!
When stopping the engine, ensure that hot en-
gine components such as the silencer cannot set
fire to objects or materials located nearby!
7.5 Driving with the ride-on mower
WARNING! Danger in case of inappropri-
ate speed! Drive slowly, especially at the begin-
ning, in order to familiarise yourself with the driv-
ing and braking behaviour of the ride-on mower!
Before each change of direction, adjust the driv-
ing speed so as to maintain control of the ride-on
mower at all times and to prevent it from tipping
over!
7.5.1 Starting off and stopping with manual
transmission
1. Fully depress the brake/clutch pedal (05/1) or
the brake pedal (06/1) and lock it with the
locking lever (05/2, 06/2).
2. Set the mower mechanism to the maximum
cutting height (see chapter 5.5 "Operating the
mower mechanism (09, 10)", page 35).
3. Start the motor (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and
shutting off the engine", page 38).
4. Pull the locking button (07/1) on the selector
lever (07/2) all the way up.
5. Select the gear appropriate to the required di-
rection of travel and driving speed.
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6. To move off, slowly release the brake/clutch
pedal (05/1).
7. To stop, depress the brake/clutch pedal
(05/1).
NOTE If you want to select a lower gear
than the one that is engaged, first brake to re-
duce the speed of the ride-on mower until the
speed matches the corresponding gear.
7.5.2 Starting off and stopping with foot
hydrostat transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal (06/1) and hold it
down.
2. Set the mower mechanism to the maximum
cutting height (see chapter 5.5 "Operating the
mower mechanism (09, 10)", page 35).
3. Start the motor (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and
shutting off the engine", page 38).
4. Release the brake pedal.
5. Slowly press the foot pedal for the required
driving direction:
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Forwards: Foot pedal (08/2)
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Reverse: Foot pedal (08/3)
6. The further you press the pedal, the faster
the ride-on mower will drive in the selected
direction.
7. To stop, release the foot pedal and press the
brake pedal (08/1).
NOTE Each time on leaving the ride-on
mower: Depress the brake pedal and actuate the
locking lever so that the ride-on mower cannot
roll away!
7.5.3 Preparing to drive at temperatures
below 10 °C
1. Make sure the mower mechanism is not
switched on. To do this, check the position of
the lever.
2. Start the engine and let it run for about 30
seconds to warm up and optimise the gear oil
viscosity. You can then drive the ride-on
mower. Do not switch on the mower mecha-
nism until the engine has been running for a
few minutes.
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