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40 R7-62.5 | R7-63.8 A | R7-65.8 HD
Operating the ride-on mower
7.2 Use of accessories
WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect accessories
or incorrect use of accessories!
Only ever use genuine accessories from
the manufacturer!
Pay attention to the regulations on use
in the supplied operating instructions!
Using unauthorised accessories, or using acces-
sories incorrectly, can expose the operator and
other persons to significant risks. The ride-on
mower could be overloaded. This can lead to se-
rious accidents.
7.3 Pushing the ride-on mower (03, 19)
CAUTION!
Danger when pushing on slopes!
Only push the ride-on mower on hori-
zontal surfaces! On slopes, the ride-on
mower could roll downhill uncontrollably.
Pushing with manual transmission
1. Release the parking brake (03/G) (see chap-
ter 5.3 "Brake/clutch pedal (05), brake pedal
(06)", page36).
2. Move the selector lever (03/B) to the N posi-
tion.
Pushing with foot hydrostat transmission
The bypass lever (19/1) is located at the rear in
the lower area of the rear wall. Bypass release:
1. Pull out the bypass lever (19/1).
2. Release the parking brake (see chapter 5.3
"Brake/clutch pedal (05), brake pedal (06)",
page36). The ride-on mower can now be
pushed.
3. After pushing, reset the bypass lever (19/1)
to enable the hydrostatic transmission again.
7.4 Starting and shutting off the engine
Starting the motor
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Fully depress the brake/clutch pedal (05/1) or
the brake pedal (06/1) and lock it with the
locking lever (05/2, 06/2).
3. Make sure the mower mechanism is not
switched on. To do this, check the position of
the lever (03/D).
4. With manual transmission: Make sure that
the selector lever (03/B) is set to the N posi-
tion (neutral). To do this, check the position
of the selector lever.
5. Move the engine speed controller (03/A) to
the front end stop. The hare symbol is locat-
ed there.
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock
(04/1).
7. Starting the engine (electrically):
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Turn the ignition key to position "II" and
hold it there until the engine is running
(04).
Note:To reduce strain on the starter bat-
tery, do not attempt to start for any longer
than about 5 seconds.
■
Then release the ignition key; it automati-
cally jumps to position "I".
8. Starting the engine (with cable starter):
If the engine cannot be started with the elec-
tric starter, check the ride-on mower for me-
chanical damage. If there is no damage, the
engine can also be started with the cable
starter.
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Turn the ignition key to position "I" (04).
■
Pull the cable starter (20/1) straight out
quickly and forcefully 3 to 4 times until
the engine is running.
9. Move the engine speed controller (03/A) to
the operating position.
Switch off the engine
1. Shut off the mower mechanism (03/D).
2. Move the engine speed controller (03/A) to
the neutral position.
3. Fully depress the brake/clutch pedal (05/1) or
the brake pedal (06/1) and lock it with the
locking lever (05/2, 06/2).
4. Turn the ignition key (04/1) to the "0" posi-
tion.
5. Remove the ignition key.
WARNING!
Danger if the engine is hot!
When stopping the engine, ensure that
hot engine components such as the si-
lencer cannot set fire to objects or mate-
rials located nearby!