Raider RD-GLM16 User Manual page 65

not greater than 30mA.
II Note: In case of doubt, it is advisable to consult your electricity supplier or your electrician to
check whether your home connection meets the requirements.
DEVICES FOR CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANT: Basic and introductory training to operate the machine.
STEERING WHEEL
Turn the front wheels.
BRAKE PEDAL / CLUTCH
FIG. 19A
This pedal has a dual BRAKE / CLUTCH function
CC When the machine is in motion, do not keep your foot on the pedal. Do not hold the pedal at
half range when engaging or disengaging the clutch, as this can cause overheating and damage
the drive belt.
BRAKE
When the machine is moving, press the pedal quickly to slow down or stop the machine. The brake
works on the rear wheels.
HANDBRAKE
Only when the machine is stopped.
1. hold down the pedal
2. raise the handbrake (fig. 19B) fully press the pedal
3. release the pedal
In this way, the rear wheels remain static. To release the parking brake, fully depress the pedal
(the parking brake lever is released automatically and returns to the down position).
COUPLER
The same brake pedal, at the top of its stroke, acts as a clutch pedal for machine movement.
When the pedal is released, the clutch is fully closed and transmits motion to the wheels. The speed
depends on which gear is engaged.
MOTION CONTROL AND SPEED CHANGE REGULATION
FIG. 20A
Selects the forward / reverse movement of the machine
This lever has 6 positions corresponding to 4 forward gears 1-2-3-4, neutral position 'N' and reverse
gear 'R'.
To shift from one gear to another, in the middle of the travel range, press the brake / clutch pedal
and move the lever to the desired position.
AA C AUTION! Engage reverse gear only when the machine is stopped.
AA C AUTION! Before engaging reverse gear, turn off blade rotation.
DECK LEVER UP / DOWN
FIG. 21A
Raises or lowers the blade deck and thus adjusts the cutting height of the grass. Squeeze the lever
for
adjustment in the direction of the wheel by moving up or down to the selected lift height.
KNIFE ROTATION LEVER
FIG. 22A
starts or stops rotation
blade on / blade off
If the lever is engaged without observing the safety conditions, the engine shuts down if it is run-
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