Eurosystems Slalom RDR02 Notice D'instructions Et Mode D'emploi page 18

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TOPPING UP WITH OIL
Use only oil of type SAE 30 ("SE", "SF" or "SG"). Ensure that no oil
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is spilled onto the ground.
The oil filler cap is placed in the engine block, below the seat.
1. Lift the seat
2. Unscrew the oil filler cap (3)
3. Fill up the oil until the "MAX." mark on the dip stick is reached
4. Screw the oil filler cap again
STARTING UP
Before starting up check the oil and petrol levels.
Do not smoke during the oil and petrol refuelling and checking operations. Top
up with petrol or oil if necessary (as described in detail in previous chapter).
Starting up (engine start) must be carried out as described in detail under the heading
"initial starting up".
Never change gear while driving, the mower must always be at a standstill.
The gear pedal (9) is situated to the right of the steering column (second pedal) and
must be operated with the right foot.
Pressing the pedal with tiptoe moves the mower forward.
Pressing the pedal with heel moves the mower back.
The harder the pedal is pressed the greater the speed.
Never mow the grass with reverse gear engaged.
MOVING WITHOUT GEAR PEDAL ENGAGED (PUSHING)
Movement without power (pushing)
Only possible with the engine off.
ushing the mower may be necessary to move it to the storage area.
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Should it be necessary to manually move the mower the gear lever must be positioned
to neutral. Warning! For all manual shift operations the engine must be off and the
ignition key removed.
1. Position the hydrostatic gear block level (11-fig.17) on the discharge plate to neu-
tralA (fig.17). At the end of the manual push operation, reposition lever 11 to drive
engagement pos.B.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that there are no persons or animals within the operating vicinity of the machine.
Select the required speed and drive carefully. Transportation of other persons is forbidden.
Transmission occurs on the rear wheels by means of the hydrostatic gear, braking is by
pressing the pedal (7) on the right of the steering wheel column.
DRIVING
1. Press the pedal (9) slowly fully down. The advance speed of the mower will vary
according to the pressure applied to the pedal.
2. Advance speed may also be varied by manually operating the gas throttle lever (5).
The following operations may be carried out by the user himself. All other maintenance, service and repair works must be carried out by an authorized dealer.
Carry out all maintenance operations with the engine switched off and the spark plug disconnected and wearing the mandatory personal protective equip-
ment (safety shoes and gloves).
11 - MAINTENANCE
Engine check
Oil change
Filter cleaning
Spark plug checke
Air filter replacement
Air duct cleaning
Switch check
Battery and terminal cleaning
Brake check
Tyre pressure check
Blade sharpening or replacement
Loose part check
Mower cleaning
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
To switch off the engine position the key to "STOP".
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out.
Only switch the engine off when the machine is at a complete standstill.
Always remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting.
BRAKING
Remove the right foot from the drive pedal (9). Press the brake pedal (7). To activate the
parking brake, pull the lever (10) upwards.
Pressing the brake, the drive pedal will automatically position itself on neutral.
DRIVING NOTICE
If possible, avoid driving at full throttle.
The present vehicle is not homologated to be used on roads , nevertheless in case it is
necessary to cross the road or if you are working in the neighbourhood , please be very
careful to the traffic.
OPERATING THE MOWER MECHANISM
The mower mechanism can only be switched on when the machine is at a standstill
(parking brake engaged), with engine running, and throttle on
operator seated on the mower.
Caution! Keep hands and feet out of the moving mower mechanism!
ENGAGING THE MOWER MECHANISM
1. Take the right foot off the drive pedal (9)
2. Engage the brake (7)
3. Set the lever (4) on START position
The mower mechanism is now engaged and the blade is rotating.
4. You can now start to mow by pushing the drive pedal down with the right foot.
If the user stands up from the seat during the mowing, the engine switches off.
SWITCHING OFF THE MOWER GEAR
Set the clutch blade lever (4) into STOP position.
The blade stops turning in about 5 seconds.
SETTING THE SWITCH TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER MECHANISM IN
REVERSE :
The safety device prevents the use of the mower mechanism when the reverse gear is
on. The engine is stopping if the reverse gear is operated when the mower mechanism
is operating . DO NOT USE THE MOWER MECHANISM IN REVERSE IF NOT STRICTLY
NECESSARY. If to operate the mower mechanism in reverse is strictly necessary you
can turn the safety device off pushing the switch (1 fig. 10) located on the unit left
side near the seat. A red light (14 fig. 1) on the instruments panel is switching on to
indicate the safety device is off.
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