Braking System; Throttle Control; Travel - Hayter LT324 Operator's Manual

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BRAKING SYSTEM

Parking brake : Move the parking brake lever to its rear position to engage the
parking brake. Do not operate the mower with the parking brake engaged.
WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - The parking brake operates on the front wheels only. Do not
park the mower on a slope.
Service brakes : Service braking is achieved by the hydraulic transmission system. When the forward or
reverse travel pedals are released or the engine speed reduced, service braking becomes effective and trav-
el speed is automatically reduced. To increase the braking effect, push the transmission pedal into the neu-
tral position. Service braking is effective on the front wheels only.
WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - The service braking system will not hold the mower at a stand-
still. ALWAYS ensure the parking brake is engaged to park the mower at a standstill.
Emergency braking : In the event of service brake failure, turn the ignition off to bring the mower to a
standstill.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Take care when operating the emergency braking system.
Remain seated and hold on to the steering wheel to prevent ejection from the mower caused by the
front wheel brakes being applied suddenly when travelling.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Operate the throttle control in a forward direction to increase the engine speed.
Operate the throttle control in a rearward direction to reduce engine speed.
Note that the engine speed dictates the speed of the other functions, i.e. travel, cut-
ting cylinder, position controls.

TRAVEL

Forward travel: Depress the forward travel pedal to increase forward travel
speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Reverse travel: Depress the reverse travel pedal to increase reverse travel speed.
Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reverse travel pedal.
OPERATING THE MOWER
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Parking brake engaged
Engine Speed Engine Speed
Fast Slow
Fast Slow
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