Honda hf2622 Original Instruction page 13

WARNING!
The pedal has to be released gradually as
a sudden engagement may cause tipping up and loss of
control of the vehicle.
Gradually reach the desired operating speed using the accelera-
tor and gear lever. To change the gear speed the clutch must be
used pushing the pedal down half way (
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Put the accelerator lever in a midway position between «SLOW»
and «FAST».
Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal
( 4.31).
Press the drive pedal forward (
speed by gradually increasing pressure on the pedal and pressing
the accelerator appropriately.
WARNING!
Drive must be engaged in the way already
described ( 4.32) to prevent sudden engagement from
causing tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle, par-
ticularly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
First, reduce the machine's speed by reducing the engine's r.p.m.
and then push the brake pedal (
the speed until the machine stops.
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NOTE
The machine already slows down considerably
by just releasing the drive pedal in forward or reverse.
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped.
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Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then insert
reverse by moving the lever sideways and putting it into position
«R» ( 4.22). Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch
and then begin moving in reverse.
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When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by
pressing the drive pedal in the «R» direction (
5.4.5 Grass-cutting
On reaching the area to be mowed, check that the grass catcher or
the discharge guard are correctly fitted in place.
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The function of the anti-chipping wheels is to maintain a space
between the ground and the edge of the cutting-means assembly
to prevent the latter from damaging the turf on uneven surfaces.
4.21).
4.32) and go to the required
4.21 or 4.31) to further reduce
4.33).
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Each anti-chipping wheel on the cut-
ting-means assembly can be fitted
at two different heights: in the lowest
position it serves to maintenance the
space; its efficacy is excluded when
in the highest position.
To change the position, unscrew
end remove the pin (1) then repo-
sition the wheel (2) in the upper or
lower hole of the wale shown on the
diagram.
WARNING!
This should always be performed on all
four wheels, WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND CUTTING ME-
ANS DISENGAGED.
To start cutting:
– put the accelerator into the «FAST» position;
– bring the cutting-means assembly to the highest position;
– engage the cutting means (
– start moving forwards onto the grass area very gradually and with
particular caution, as previously described;
– adjust the forward speed and the cutting height (
to the lawn condition (height, density and dampness of the grass).
On flat ground, these general conditions can be followed:
High and dense grass - wet lawn
Average condition grass
Low grass - dry lawn
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he speed is controlled in a gradual and progressive way by the
pressure on the drive pedal.
WARNING!
When cutting on sloping ground, the forward
speed must be reduced to ensure safe conditions (
5.5).
In any case, the speed should always be lowered if you note a reduc-
tion in engine speed, since a forward speed that is too fast compared
to the amount of grass being cut will never mow the grass well.
Disengage the cutting means and raise the cutting-means assembly
as high as possible whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
5.4.6 Emptying the grass-catcher
Do not let the grass catcher become too full as this may block the
discharge chute.
When the grass catcher is full you will hear an intermittent warning
sound; at this point:
– lower the engine speed;
– shift into neutral (N) ( 4.22 or 4.32/33) and stop forward move-
ment;
– engage the parking brake on slopes;
– disengage the cutting means (
stop;
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NOTE
The emptying of the grass catcher can only be
done with the cutting means disengaged, otherwise the engine
stops.
– Pull out the lever (1) (
empty it;
– close up the grass catcher so that it hooks onto the pawl (2) and
put the lever (1) back into place.
4.9);
4.6) according
2,5 km/h
4 ... 6 km/h
over 6 km/h
4.8) and the warning sound will
4.9.1) and tip up the grass catcher to
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