Dolmar RM-72.13 H Operator's Manual page 77

the key to the «HEADLIGHTS ON» position.
– to switch them off, turn the key to «ON».
5. PILOT LAMP AND SIGNAL
This light comes on when the key (4) is in
the «ON» position and remains constantly
lit while the machine is operating.
– When it starts flashing this means that
the engine is being prevented from start-
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ing.
– The audible warning indicates that the
grass-catcher is full.
6. BLADE ENGAGEMENT
AND BRAKE LEVER
This lever has two positions, as shown
on the label:
Position «A» = Blade
disengaged
Position «B» = Blade engaged
– If the blade is engaged when safety
conditions have not been complied
with, the engine shuts down.
– On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously
activated which stops it rotating in five seconds.
7. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the
label, which correspond to various
heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
– To go from one height to another,
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move the lever sideways and put
into one of the seven notches.
Mechanical transmission
11. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL
This pedal has a double function -
during the first part of its travel it
acts as a clutch, engaging and dis-
engaging drive to the wheels, and in
the second part it acts as a brake on
the rear wheels.
It is important not to take too long in using the clutch as this can
cause overheating and damage the transmission belt.
NOTE
When the machine is in movement, keep
your foot off the pedal.
12. SPEED CHANGE LEVER
This lever has seven positions for
the 5 forward speeds, the neutral
position «N», and reverse «R».
– To go from one speed to another,
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