Husqvarna RC 318T Operator's Manual page 17

3. Press the parking brake pedal down and then
release it to release the parking brake.
4. Carefully press down one of the speed pedals. The
speed increases the more the pedal is pressed
down. Use pedal (1) to move forward, and pedal (2)
to reverse.
5. Release the pedal to brake. On model RC 318T, you
can use the speed brake/parking brake pedal to get
more braking power. This can be necessary for
example when you brake on a slope.
6. Select cutting height (1–8) with the cutting height
lever.
7. Press the lock button on the lift lever for the cutting
deck and lower it to mowing position.
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8. When the collector is full, a symbol (see
control switch with LED indicators on page 5 ) lights
up in orange on the auger control switch and a beep
is heard.
Note: The beep that sounds when the collector
is full can be blocked out by the hearing
protection. Look at the auger control switch
regularly to not miss when the collector is full.
9. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in locked
position. The cutting deck lifts and the blades stop to
rotate.
10. To empty the collector, press the rear part of the
switch used to tilt the collector. The collector lifts.
Hold the switch pressed until the hatch opens and
the grass falls out.
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11. Press the front part of the switch to lower the
collector to operating position.
Note: If the collector is fully tilted or lowered and you
continue to press the switch, a clattering sound is heard.
This shows that the collector is at the end positions.
WARNING: Fingers can get crushed
between the collector and the frame. Do not
put your hand on the frame or the collector
when the collector is lowered.
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