Grass Cutting - EMAK RIDER EL63 Manuel D'utilisation

5.4.5 Grass cutting

IMPORTANT
The machine is not designed for heavy-
duty use or for mowing large quantities of grass.
IMPORTANT
The blade is engaged by means of a
clutch device. To avoid damage or premature wear of the
friction elements, strictly observe the following instructions.
To start cutting:
1. remove any foreign objects that could be hit
by the blade (stones, branches, bones, wire
etc.) and mark off the position of hidden ele-
ments that cannot be moved (roots, sprin-
klers etc.);
2. check that the grass-catcher is fitted pro-
perly;
3. put the accelerator lever into the «FAST»
position;
4. bring the cutting deck to the highest position before engag-
ing the blade;
5. only engage the blade (
mediate positions when on the grass lawns. Avoid engag-
ing the blade on stony ground or when the grass is very
high.
4.6) without pausing in the inter-
6. start moving forwards onto the grass area very gradually
and with particular caution, as already described;
7. on rough ground, adjust the cutting height to prevent the
blade from knocking against uneven ground or foreign
objects, damaging the blade and bracket;
EL63 model:
8. engage the most suitable gear in order to reach the
desired forward speed (1st - 2nd gear) and adjust the
cutting height ( 4.5) so that the quantity of grass to be
removed is not too much that it jams the blade or clogs
up the collector channel.
ELV63 model:
8. Adjust forward speed (
so that the amount of grass to be removed is not too
much that it jams the blade or clogs the channel; it is
always best to start cutting at low speed and gradually
increase to a maximum of about 2/3 of the gear shift
stroke.
WARNING!
When cutting on sloping ground, the
forward speed must be reduced to ensure safe condi-
tions ( 1.2 - 5.5).
– Lower the speed whenever you note a reduction in engine
speed, since a forward speed that is too fast compared to
the amount of grass being cut will never mow the grass
well.
– Disengage the blade and put the cutting deck in the highest
position whenever you need to get past an obstacle or a
hump.
4.4b) and cutting height (
EN
4.5)
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