Raider RD-GLM16 User Manual page 70

• Do not cut wet grass. For efficient mowing, do not cut wet grass because it sticks to the underside
of the deck, preventing the grass clippings from cutting properly.
• To maintain a green, soft and attractive lawn, it must be mowed regularly without damaging the
grass.
Turf can consist of different types of grass. If the grass is cut frequently, the grass and roots grow
more vigorously, forming a firm grass bed. If the grass is cut less often, taller grass and weeds start
to grow (plus daisies and clovers, etc.).
• It is always better to cut the grass when it is dry.
• Blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the grass is cut straight without
fraying the edges which can cause wetting leading to yellowing of the edges.
• The engine must be running at full (operating) speed to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to
obtain the necessary thrust to push the clippings through the collector chute.
• The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the growth rate of the grass. The grass should
not be allowed to grow too much between cuts (Fig.27).
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the soil from drying
out.
• The best grass height on a well maintained lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. In one cut, you do not need
to remove more than a third of the total height. If the grass is very tall, it should be cut twice in a
twenty-four hour period - the first time when the blades are at maximum height, possibly reducing
the cutting width, and the second time at the desired height.
• The appearance of the grass will improve if you alternate cutting in both directions (fig.28).
• If the collector system tends to become blocked with grass, you should reduce the forward speed
as it may be too high for the condition of the grass. If the problem persists, the likely causes are
poorly sharpened blades or deformed wings.
• Be very careful when mowing near bushes or curbs, as these can disturb the horizontal position of
the mower and damage its edge and the blades.
WORKING HOURS AND DAYS
The operating hours of the mower may be regulated by specific national or local laws.
Contact your local authorities to find out.
USING THE MACHINE ON INCLINED TERRAIN
• When mowing lawns on a slope, observe the specified maximum slopes of 10° / 17% (fig. 29).
• Lawns on slopes should be mowed up and down and never parallel to them.
• When changing direction, be careful that the wheels that are facing uphill do not hit any obsta-
cles (such as stones, branches, roots, etc.) that could cause it to slide sideways, roll over, or lose
control.
CAUTION! REDUCE YOUR SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE IN TRAFFIC WHEN
YOU ARE ON AN INCLINE, and always apply the parking brake before leaving the machine station-
ary and unattended.
Start moving very carefully on sloping terrain to prevent the risk of tipping over. Reduce your driving
speed before starting on an incline, especially when going downhill.
CAUTION! Never use reverse gear to reduce speed down a slope: this can cause you to lose control
of the machine, especially on slippery terrain.
SUPPORT
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation.
WARNING! Improper maintenance or lack of repair of a given malfunction before
operation or use of non-compliant replacement components may result in a malfunction in which
you may be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION! DANGER - Before performing any checks, cleaning and maintenance on the machine
and before unblocking the grass discharge pipe, stop the engine, remove the ignition key and
follow the instructions in the manual.
• To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Other more difficult service tasks, or those requiring special tools, should be performed by an au-
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