AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Instructions D'utilisation page 41

Operating the ride-on mower
7.6.2.2 Reverse mowing with foot hydrostat
transmission (21)
On engaging the mower mechanism, the pedal
for reversing is limited to a maximum speed of
1.08 km/h. Up to this speed, reverse mowing can
also be carried out at any time by depressing the
reverse pedal.
1. During forwards mowing:
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Relieve the forwards pedal (21/1)
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Depress the brake pedal (21/2) until the
ride-on mower is stationary.
2. Depress the reverse pedal (21/3).
NOTE If you engage the mower mechanism
when reversing, the ride-on mower is automati-
cally braked to 1.08 km/h and the reverse pedal
is locked.
Enabling a higher speed when reverse
mowing
For reverse mowing at full speed, the reverse
pedal can be enabled – even during reverse
mowing:
1. During reverse mowing, push the enable but-
ton (21/4) on the right-hand side of the steer-
ing column cover downwards.
2. Depress the reverse pedal and release the
enable button:
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The reverse pedal remains enabled at a
speed in excess of 1.08 km/h. It can now
be depressed to the end stop.
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If the speed drops below 1.08 km/h (e.g.
due to braking), the reverse pedal is au-
tomatically locked again.
7.6.3 Switching off the mower mechanism
WARNING! Danger due to spinning
blades! When the cutting blades are still spin-
ning, they can cause laceration injuries to hands
and feet! As a result, keep your hands and feet
away from the cutters!
1. To shut off the mower mechanism, pull the
mower mechanism lever (03/D) out of the de-
tent and push the lever completely down-
wards.
The mower mechanism can be shut off when the
ride-on mower is stationary and also while it is
moving.
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WARNING! Risk of injury due to objects
being thrown out! When crossing areas of grav-
el and crushed stone, objects can be drawn into
the running mower mechanism and then thrown
out.
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Always switch off the mower mechanism if
you are driving over surfaces other than
lawns.
7.6.4 Emptying the grass catcher (22, 23)
NOTE An audible signal sounds when the
grass catcher is full. The catcher should be emp-
tied now if not before.
The ride-on mower is equipped with a manually
actuated grass catcher with operating lever.
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The grass catcher can be emptied from the
operator's seat.
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The engine cuts out if the grass catcher is lift-
ed up or disconnected when the mower
mechanism is switched on.
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The mower mechanism cannot be switched
on unless the grass catcher is engaged cor-
rectly.
Emptying the grass catcher with operating
lever
1. Pull the operating lever (22/1) out of the
grass catcher (22/a).
2. Push the lever in the direction of travel so
that the grass catcher opens (23/a).
3. Move the grass catcher backwards with the
lever until the catcher engages.
7.6.5 Mowing interval
Please take into account that grass grows differ-
ently at different times. We recommend using a
shorter interval between mowing during early
spring. You can increase the mowing intervals as
the growth rate of the grass begins to decline
during the course of the year.
If you are unable to mow the grass for an extend-
ed period, you should initially select a higher cut-
ting height setting, then re-mow two days later
with a lower cutting height setting.
7.6.6 Mowing high grass
Mow with a higher cutting height adjustment
when the grass is longer than normal or when it
is wet. Then re-mow the grass with a lower, nor-
mal setting.
7.6.7 Cutting blade maintenance
Make sure that the cutting blade remains sharp
for the entire mowing season to avoid shredding
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