Operation; Using Controls - BEAL NPMS12 .5/96 Notice D'emploi

Operation

Using Controls

How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 5)
Use the throttle control (G) to increase or de crease the
speed of the engine.
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal
operation and when using a grass bagger, move the
throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum
charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine,
oper ate the engine in the FAST position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum
performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase
the speed of the en gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control (Figure 5)
Use the blade rotation control (A) to engage the blade(s).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the
rotation control (A) is in the DISEN GAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control (A) to the ENGAGE
position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en gage the
blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. Make sure
you sit in the middle of the seat.
3. Move the blade rotation control (A) to the DISENGAGE
position to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the
operator's position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped
rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road,
move the blade rotation control (A) to the DISENGAGE
position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
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How To Use The Shift Lever (Figure 5)
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit,
follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely
push the clutch/brake pedal for ward to stop the unit. If the
unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the
stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the
position.
3. To go forward, move the
speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever
(D) to reverse.
4. Slowly release the
your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the
blade
How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 5)
1. Completely push the
2. Lift the
3. Remove your foot from the
then release the parking brake lever (F). Make sure the
parking brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the
the clutch/brake pedal (B) forward. The park ing brake
will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's
position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N)
position. Set the parking brake. Move the blade
rotation con trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop
the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 5)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (E)
as follows.
1. Move the
housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the
lever (E) to the highest position and move the blade
rotation control (A) to the DIS ENGAGE position.
clutch/brake pedal (B) forward to
throttle control lever (G) to the SLOW
shift lever (D) to a forward
clutch/brake pedal (B). Do not keep
throttle control (G) to the FAST position.
clutch/brake pedal (B) for ward.
parking brake lever (F).
clutch/brake pedal (B) and
parking brake lever (F), completely push
lift lever (E) forward to lower the mower
lift
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