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6 CONTROLS
6.11 TRACTION PEDAL____________________________________________________
DRIVING
To enable full forward transport speed, The speed limiter needs to be set to Transport Position by pushing lever
(C) fully forward.
1.Release Brake - Make sure the Park Brake is released before you
try to go forward or reverse.
2.Forward - Carefully push the top (A) of the Forward / Reverse Foot
Pedal to reach correct ground speed.
3.Reverse - Carefully push the bottom (B) of the Forward / Reverse
Foot Pedal to reach correct ground speed.
4.To Stop - Carefully return the Forward / Reverse Foot Pedal to the
neutral position ensuring your foot remains in contact with the pedal
at all times.
5.To hold - Whilst the vehicle has stopped on a slope it may be neces-
sary to apply an amount of forward or reverse traction to hold the
vehicle stationary on a slope.
NOTES:
• Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse.
• Unless in an emergency, do not move the pedal suddenly, always operate slowly and carefully. Do not move
the pedal with force from forward to reverse or reverse to forward.
• The angle of the Foot Pedal can be altered to obtain the most comfortable angle for long periods of operation.
This can be achieved by repositioning screws (D) as required.
The foot should always be kept firmly on the pedal to maintain full control
of the drive pedal, both whilst accelerating and decelerating the vehicle.
MOWING
1.Ensure speed limiter (E) is pushed forward in to the Mow position.
2.Lower the cutting unit with the Lift / Lower Control.
NOTE: The cutting units cannot be lowered or engaged if the speed lim-
iter (C) is set to Transport position.
3.Engage the cutter by pushing on the upper half of the Cutter
Switch (PTO).
4. Release the Park Brake and begin driving forward.
NOTE: Always set the throttle to full engine speed for mowing
especially when the grass is heavy. When the engine is labouring,
reduce forward speed by easing back on the Forward / Reverse Foot
Pedal. A performance indicator lamp on the control pod will illuminate
Red as the cutter unit starts to labour.
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CAUTION
E
B
A
C
D
E
B
A
C
D
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