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6 OPERATION
6.7
HOW TO DRIVE _______________________________________________________
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Set the throttle to maximum engine speed.
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Release the parking brake before you move in a forward or reverse direction.
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Forward - Carefully press the top of the Traction pedal to engage forward drive.
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Reverse - Carefully press the bottom of the Traction pedal to engage reverse drive.
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To stop - Carefully return the Traction pedal to the Neutral position.
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Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse.
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Always operate the traction pedal carefully. Do not move the pedal from forward to reverse quickly.
6.8
HOW TO MOW ________________________________________________________
1.
To mow the machine should be set to either manual or automatic mode.
2.
Release any transport locks and lower the cutting units with the joysticks.
3.
To engage the cutter decks, press the upper half of the cutting unit switch, found on the control panel.
4.
Release the parking brake and drive in a forward direction.
4.
Set a speed compatible with the surface and gradient you are cutting. When you operate at speed,
danger is increased and the quality of cut will be compromised.
Always set the throttle to the maximum engine speed. If you find wet or thick grass difficult to cut,
decrease the forward speed to increase hydraulic pressure to the cutting motors.
6.9
TO STOP THE ENGINE _________________________________________________
1.
Disengage the drive to the cutting units with the cutting unit switch.
2.
Return the Traction pedal to the Neutral position.
3.
Set the parking brake.
4.
Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
5.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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