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English
(Original operating instructions)
Français
(Notice d’instructions d’origine)
Deutsch
(Originalbetriebsanleitung)
Nederlands
(Originele gebruiksaanwijzing)
Italiano
(Istruzioni per l’uso originali)
Español
(Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales)
Svenska
(Originalbruksanvisning)
Dansk
(Originale driftsvejledning)
Norsk
(Originale driftsanvisningen)
Suomi
(Alkuperäinen käyttöohjekirja)
Português
(Instruções de serviço originais)
Ελληνικά
(Αυθεντικές οδηγίες χειρισμού)
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(Eredeti üzemeltetési útmutató)
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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls and indicators . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tips on lawn care . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning/servicing . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutting down the unit . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Engine information . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information on the
identification plate
These details are very important as
they will not only be needed for
identifying your mower when ordering replacement parts but they will
also be required by Customer Service. You will find the rating plate
under/in front of the driver’s seat.
Enter all the details on your
mower’s rating plate in the following fields.
This and other appliance information can be found on the separate
CE declaration of conformity which
is a component of these operating
instructions.
The model number
identification
The fifth digit of the model number
specifies the Series, Example:
Model number:
13BT793G678 = means a model of
the 700 Series.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual. Various models are described in these
operating instructions.
The illustrations may differ in detail
from the machine which you have
purchased.
For your safety
Use the mower properly
This mower is designed to be used
– as a lawn tractor for mowing
lawns of domestic and leisure
gardens,
– with accessories which are
expressly permitted for use with
this lawn tractor,
– in accordance with the descrip-
tions and safety instructions
given in these operating instructions.
Any other use is not an intended
use. Improper use is not covered
by the warranty and the manufacturer will reject any liability. The user
is liable for any injuries to third parties and/or damage to their property.
Unauthorised changes to the
mower exclude liability of the
manufacturer for any resulting
damage and/or injury.
This mower is not licensed for use
on public roads or for transporting
people.
General notes on safety
Before you use this mower for
the first time, carefully read these
operating instructions and act
accordingly.
Inform other users how to operate
the machine properly.
Operate the mower only in the
technical condition in which it has
been provided and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place where they are readily available whenever the
machine is used.
If the mower changes ownership,
hand over the operating instructions with the mower.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified
by the manufacturer.
Therefore use original spare parts
and original accessories only or
spare parts and accessories
authorised by the manufacturer.
Arrange for repair work to be carried out by a specialist workshop
only.
Before working with the mower
Do not use the mower if you are
tired or ill.
Any person intending to use this
machine must not be under the
influence of intoxicants such as
alcohol, drugs or medicines. Do not
permit children under the age of 16
to handle this machine (local regulations may specify the minimum
age of the user).
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the mower.
Before you begin work, make sure
that you are familiar with all attachments and operating controls as
well as their functions.
Store fuel in approved containers
only and never close to sources of
heat (e.g. heaters, stoves or hotwater boilers).
Replace the exhaust unit, tank or
fuel cap if they become damaged.
Observe guidelines when connecting towed items or attachments to
the mower. Driving performance,
especially steering, braking capability, and overall stability are affected by attachments, towed items,
ballast weights and the weight of a
grass catcher when full.
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When working with the mower
When working with or on the
mower, wear appropriate work clothes (e.g. safety boots, long
trousers, tight-fitting clothing, goggles and hearing protection).
Working without ear protection may
result in loss of hearing.
Do not operate the mower unless it
is in perfect and safe working order.
Never change the pre-set factory
engine settings.
Do not refill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or if it is still hot.
Only refuel the mower outside.
Avoid open fire, formation of
sparks, and do not smoke.
Make sure that at all times there
are no persons, especially children,
or animals in the working area.
Check the terrain on which the
mower is to be used and remove all
objects which could be thrown out
by the mower. This will avoid
endangering people and damaging
the mower.
Do not mow on slopes with an
incline greater than 20%. Working
on slopes is dangerous; the mower
may overturn or slip.
Start off slowly and brake gently on
slopes. Keep the clutch engaged
and proceed slowly when driving
downhill. Do not travel across the
face of a slope; always drive straight up and down.
Operate this mower only in daylight
or good artificial light.
The mower is not licensed for
transporting people.
Do not carry passengers.
Do not travel with the bonnet open.
Before carrying out any work
on the mower
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– switch off the engine,
– withdraw the ignition key,
– lock the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down,
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot inadvertently start.
After working with the mower
Do not leave the mower unattended until you have turned off the
engine, applied the parking brake
and removed the ignition key.
Safety devices
Safety devices are provided for
your protection and must always
function properly.
You must not modify safety devices
in any way or bypass their function.
Safety features are:
Deflector/grass catcher
The deflector (Fig.4)/grass catcher
protects you from injury that can be
inflicted by the cutters or solid
objects flung out by the appliance.
The lawn tractor should never be
operated with the deflector/grass
catcher detached.
Safety interlock system
The safety interlock system will
only allow the engine to start when
– the driver is sitting on the seat,
– the brake pedal has been
depressed or the parking brake is
in the park position,
– the direction lever or the accele-
rator pedal is at “N”,
– the cutter deck is switched off, i.
e.: PTO switch or PTO lever set
to “0/Off”
(PTO = Power-Take-Off).
The safety interlock system switches
the engine off as soon as the operator
leaves his seat without actuating the
parking brake or switching off the cut
ter deck.
The safety interlock system prevents
rear discharge units from mowing
without attached deflector/grass
catcher (automatic disconnection
of engine or cutter deck).
If units have no OCR function or the
OCR function is deactivated, the
safety interlock system prevents
the unit from reversing while the
cutter deck is switched on (automatic disconnection of engine or
cutter deck).
Before reversing appliances with
PTO, therefore, switch OFF the
cutters at the PTO switch or PTO
lever.
Symbols on the mower
On the mower you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels. They
have the following meanings:
Caution!
Before switching on
the unit, read the operating instructions!
Keep third parties out
of the danger area!
Injury hazard due to
rotating blades or
other moving parts.
Keep hands and feet
out of the openings
when the machine is
running.
Injury hazard due to
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rotating blades or
other moving parts.
Injury hazard due to
grass or solid objects
thrown out by mower.
Working on steep
slopes can be dangerous.
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Be fore working on th e
cutters, remove the
spark-plug connector!
Keep fingers and feet
away from the cutters!
Always switch off the
appliance and
remove the spark
plug connector before
adjusting, cleaning or
checking it.
Caution! Danger of
explosion.
Battery acid/risk of
chemical burns.
Wear protective
gloves.
No fires, sparks,
naked flames or smoking.
Old batteries must not
be disposed of with
3E
Before tipping the device, remove
the battery.
domestic waste.
Before beginning any
work on this mower,
remove the ignition
key and observe all
information contained
in these instructions.
When getting on and
off, never step on the
cutter deck.
Beware of hot
surface!
If operating with an attached trailer,
do not exceed the following maximum values:
Max. gradient 14%
Max. support load on the trailer
coupling 25 kg
Max. trailer load
(trailer and load) 180 kg
The unit may be operated with the
attached discharge flap or the
mulch locking part only.
Ensure these symbols mounted on
the mower remain legible.
Replace damaged or illegible
symbols.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used in
these operating instructions:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated with
the task you are undertaking at the
time which constitute a danger to
persons.
Caution
Draws your attention to potential
hazards associated with the task
you are undertaking at the time
which could result in damage to
the mower.
Note
This indicates important information and application tips.
Location details
Where a position on, or in relation
to, the unit is described (e.g. left,
right), this is always from the perspective of the driver, sitting on the
driver seat and facing forward.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of packaging remnants,
old mowers, etc., in accordance
with local regulations.
Assembly
Installing the seat
Seat without adjusting lever:
Figure 1
Seat with adjusting lever:
Figure 2
Installing the steering wheel
Fig. 3
Connect steering wheel (1) to
steering shaft (2).
Put on washers (3) and secure
steering wheel with bolt (4).
Note
Put on washer (3) with curved side
face up.
Insert cover cap (5, depending
on model).
Installing the deflector
(Appliances with side ejector)
Fig. 4a
Remove all screws, washers,
and nuts on the deflector.
Insert the deflector (1), and
secure it with the screws, washers, and nuts.
Secure the cutter rollers (2) with
the available screws, washers,
and nuts.
Fig. 4b
The deflector and cutter rollers are
now installed.
Press the deflector back slightly,
and remove the securing plate.
The deflector closes automati-
cally.
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Attaching the grass catcher
(depending on model)
See the separate operating inst-
ructions for the grass catcher.
Preparing the battery
Figure 5
Danger
Risk of poisoning and injury from
battery acid
Wear safety goggles and protective
gloves. Do not allow battery acid to
come into contact with skin. If you
get battery acid on your face or in
your eyes, wash off immediately
with cold water and consult a doc
tor.
If you accidentally swallow battery
acid, drink plenty of water and
consult a doctor immediately.
Store batteries out of the reach of
children.
Never tilt the battery, as battery
acid may run out.
Bring the remaining, unused bat
tery acid to your dealer or to a
waste disposal company.
Caution
Risk of fire, explosion and
corrosion caused by battery acid
and gases emitted by battery acid
Immediately clean parts of the unit
splashed by battery acid. Battery
acid is corrosive.
Do not smoke, keep burning and
hot objects away. Charge batteries
in a well ventilated and dry room
only. There is a risk of a possible
short circuit when working with the
battery. Do not place any tools or
metal objects on the battery.
Caution
Disconnect and connect the battery
in the correct sequence. Only ope
rate the battery with the battery ter
minal cover fitted (depending on
the model, as a cover flap on the
positive terminal or a complete pro
tective battery cover).
Installation (fig. 5a):
First connect the red cable (+/
positive pole) and then the black
cable (–/negative pole).
Fit the battery terminal cover.
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Removal:
Remove the battery terminal
cover.
First disconnect the black cable
(–/negative pole) and then the
red cable (+/positive pole).
Note
The battery is situated under the
passenger seat.
If a “maintenance-free/sealed”
battery is supplied (Type 1)
(Battery without filler plugs)
The battery is filled with battery
acid and sealed at the factory. But
even a “maintenance-free” battery
needs servicing to ensure it has a
certain service life.
Keep the battery clean.
Avoid tilting the battery. Elect-
rolyte liquid will run out of even a
“sealed” battery if it is tilted.
Before using the mower for the
first time, charge the battery with
a battery charger (maximum
charging current 12 volts, 6
amps) for 1–2 hours. After charging the battery, first pull out the
battery charger plug, then disconnect the battery (see also
operating instructions for the battery charger).
If an unfilled battery is supplied
(Type 2)
(battery with sealing plugs)
Remove sealing plugs from the
battery cells (Fig. 5b).
Slowly fill each cell with battery
acid up to 1 cm below the filling
orifice.
Leave battery to stand for 30
minutes so that the lead can
absorb the battery acid.
Check the acid level and, if requi-
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red, top up the battery acid.
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Before using the mower for the
first time, charge the battery with
a battery charger (maximum
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charging current 12 volts, 6
amps) for 2–6 hours. After charging the battery, first pull out the
battery charger plug, then disconnect the battery (see also
operating instructions for the battery charger).
Fit the battery cell plugs.
Install battery in the appliance.
First connect the red cable (+),
then the black cable (–).
Top up the battery with distilled
water only (check every 2
months).
Keep the battery clean.
Controls and indicators
Caution. Damage to the
mower.
This first describes the control and
display functions. Do not execute
any of these functions yet!
Ignition lock
(depending on model)
Fig. 6a
Starting: Turn key to the right
until the engine is running, then
release. Key is turned to .
Stopping: Turn the key to the left,
to .
Note
If the ignition lock features a light
position , the light is switched on
when the ignition key is moved
back to this position when the
engine has started.
Ignition lock with OCR
function (depending on
model)
Fig. 6b
This ignition lock features an OCR
function (= user-controlled mowing
in reverse gear).
Starting: Turn key to the right
until the engine is running, then
release. The key at (normal) allows mowing in the drive
direction.
OCR position: Turn key to left of
normal position to reverse mowing
position and press the
switch (1).
The indicator light (2) comes on
and indicates to the user that the
unit can now mow in reverse and
forward gear.
Stopping: Turn the key to the left,
to .
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Note
Do not use the OCR function
unless absolutely necessary,
otherwise work with the key in the
normal position. The OCR function
switches off automatically as soon
as the key is turned to the normal
position or the engine is switched
off (stop position or disconnection
of the engine by the safety interlock
system).
Choke
(depending on model)
Fig. 7
To start a cold engine, pull the
choke (Fig. 7a), or move the accelerator lever to (Fig. 7b).
Throttle
Fig. 8
Set engine speed continuously.
Fast engine speed = .
Slow engine speed = .
Clutch/brake pedal
(only for models with
Transmatic drive)
Fig. 9
Clutching = Depress pedal half
way.
Braking = Depress pedal all the
way.
Note
Is also used to activate/deactivate
the parking brake.
Brake pedal
Fig. 9
Brake = Depress pedal.
Note
Is also used to activate/deactivate
the parking brake.
Direction-of-travel lever
(only models with
Transmatic drive)
Figure 10
The direction lever must be used
only when the tractor is stationary.
To do this, depress the clutch/
brake pedal all the way and keep
depressed.
Forwards = Lever to “F/ ”
Idling = Lever to “N”
Reverse = Lever to “R/ ”
The device must first be stopped
prior to each change of direction.
Cutting height adjustment
lever
Figure 11
Largest cutting height, cutters top
= lever to “5 (H)”.
Smallest cutting height, cutters
bottom = lever to “1 (L)”.
PTO lever
Figure 12
The PTO lever mechanically swit-
ches the cutter deck on and off.
Switch off cutter deck 0 /
= pull lever all the way backwards
Switch on the cutter deck I /
= slowly push the lever forwards to
the stop
Parking brake for units with
hydrostatic drive / automatic
drive
Figure 13
Actuate the parking brake: Fully
depress brake pedal and move
lever to position “I”.
Release the parking brake:
Depress the brake pedal all the
way and move the lever to the “0”
position.
Lever for speed settings/
parking brake for units with
Transmatic drive
Fig. 14
Low speed = Lever on “1”.
High speed = Lever on “6” or “7”
(optional).
Increase speed = Adjust drive posi-
tions without actuating the clutch/
brake pedal.
Reduce speed = Adjust drive positions by actuating the clutch/brake
pedal (depress halfway).
Actuate the parking brake: Fully
depress clutch/brake pedal, push
lever for speed setting to .
Release the parking brake: Fully
depress clutch/brake pedal, push
lever to a speed setting.
Drive lever for units with
hydrostatic drive
(depending on model)
Fig.15
Using the drive lever, set the speed
steplessly and change the driving
direction.
Forwards:
Fast forward driving
= Lever to “F/ ”.
Maximum mowing speed
= Lever to „ / “.
Stopping:
To stop driving and change direction = lever to “N”.
Backwards:
Reverse driving = lever to “R/ ”.
Note
– The further the lever is pressed
towards “R” or “F”, the faster the
unit moves.
– When the brake pedal is actu-
ated and released again, the
drive lever moves towards the
“N” position and reduces the
operating speed.
Accelerator for units with
hydrostatic drive (depending
on model)/automatic drive
Fig. 16
The drive pedal is used to adjust
the speed continuously and to
change direction:
Forwards = push forwards the
accelerator pedal (in direction ),
the further forward, the faster.
Stop (for stationary vehicle and
changing direction)
= release the drive pedal (N).
Reverse = push back the accelerator pedal (counter to direction ),
the further back, the faster.
Note
When the parking brake is applied,
the accelerator cannot be actuated.
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Gear release lever for units
with automatic drive
Fig. 17a
The lever is situated on the left side
of the unit between the footboard
and rear wheel.
To push the mower when the
engine is switched off:
Press lever inwards, then pull
outwards and swivel to the rear.
The lever is engaged in front of
the holder.
To drive:
Push the lever to the left and
press in.
Transmission release for
machines with a hydrostatic
drive
Units with drive lever
Fig. 17b
The lever is situated on the rear
panel of the machine.
To push the mower when the
engine is switched off:
Pull out lever and press to the
right.
To drive:
Push the lever to the left and
press in.
Units with accelerator
Fig. 17c
The lever is situated on the left side
of the unit between the footboard
and rear wheel.
To push the mower when the
engine is switched off:
Pull out lever and press to the
right.
To drive:
Push the lever to the left and
press in.
Combination indicator
(depending on model)
Fig. 18
According to the model, the combi-
nation indicator can consist of the
following elements.
Oil pressure (1):
The indicator light is lit while the
engine is running, immediately
switch off engine and check oil
level. Where necessary, visit a
garage.
Clutch (2):
Indicator light comes on if the
clutch/brake pedal is not depressed
or the parking brake is not engaged
when the engine starts.
Cutter deck (3):
The indicator lamp lights up when
the cutters are not switched OFF
at engine start.
Battery charge indicator (4):
If the indicator light lights up when
the engine is running, this means
that the battery is not sufficiently
charged.
Where necessary, visit a garage.
Operating hour counter (5):
This shows the elapsed engine
hours when ignition is on.
Ampere meter (6):
This shows the charging current
from the generator to the battery.
Slow engine speed
= needle at the centre.
Fast engine speed
= needle always on the right (+).
Optional functions:
– When the ignition is switched on,
the battery voltage indicator is
indicated for a short period and
then the operating hours are indicated.
The operating hours are always
counted except for when the ignition key is in the “Stop” position
or when it is removed.
– Each time 50 operating hours
have elapsed (according to the
model), the oil change indicator
“CHG/OIL” appears in the display
for five minutes.
This message appears after the
next two hours of operation. See
the engine manual for oil change
intervals.
Light (depending on model)
Fig. 21
Switch on headlights
= Set switch to “ON”.
Some models do not feature the
light switch.
The headlights are lit as long as the
engine is running or the ignition key
is set to the position (depending
on model).
Seat with adjusting lever
(depending on model)
Fig. 19
Pull the lever, and adjust the seat.
Operation
Follow the instructions in the
engine handbook!
Danger
Risk of injury
No person, especially children,
and/or animals should be allowed
to stand close to the mower while it
is in use.
They could be injured by stones or
similar objects that might be thrown
out. Children must never be allo
wed to operate the mower.
Be particularly careful when
mowing in reverse gear (mowers
with OCR switch).
There must be nobody in the wor
king area of the unit.
Never empty the grass catcher
attachment while the cutter deck is
running. While emptying the grass
catcher attachment, you or other
persons may be injured by ejected
clippings.
Take extra care with opening and
closing the grass catcher; there is a
risk of crushing.
When mowing on steep slopes,
there is a risk of the mower tipping
over and you could be injured as a
result.
Do not drive across the face of
a slope, but only straight up and
down. The mower should not be
driven on slopes with a maximum
incline greater than 20%. Do not
turn the mower round while you are
still on the slope.
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If the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction
and overturn. Only cut the grass
when the ground is dry.
Excessive speed can increase the
risk of an accident.
When mowing closed to the lawn
edges, maintain a safe distance at
all times e.g. close to particularly
steep slopes, trees, bushes and
hedges.
Pay particular attention when you
are travelling in reverse while
mowing at the same time.
Inspect the ground on which the
mower is going to be used and
remove any loose objects that
could be picked up and thrown out
again by the mower.
If the cutter strikes a foreign object
(e.g. stone) or if the mower starts
vibrating unusually: Immediately
switch off the engine. Before conti
nuing to use the mower, have it
checked for damage by a specialist
workshop.
When rotary mowing, never stand
in front of the grass discharge
openings.
Never place your hands or feet on
or under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key and the spark-plug
connector
obstructions or removing blocka
before loosening
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ges from the discharge channel. Do
not use the mower in adverse
weather conditions, e.g. if there is a
risk of rain or a storm.
Danger of carbon monoxide
asphyxiation
Run the internal combustion engine
outdoors only.
Danger of explosion and risk of fire
Petrol vapour is explosive and pet
rol itself is extremely flammable.
Fill up will petrol before you start
the engine.
Do not remove the fuel cap while
the engine is running or if it is still
hot.
Fill the fuel tank only after the
engine has been switched off and
allowed to cool down. Prevent
naked flames, formation of sparks,
and do not smoke. Only refuel the
mower outside.
Do not start the engine if any petrol
has been spilt. Push the mower
away from the area where the pet
rol was spilt and wait until the petrol
fumes have evaporated.
To prevent a fire hazard, keep the
following parts free from grass and
leaking oil: Engine, exhaust, bat
tery, fuel tank.
Danger
Injury hazard due to defective
mower
Do not operate the mower if it is not
in perfect working order.
Before operating the unit, always
carry out a visual inspection. Pay
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particular attention to safety
devices, the cutting mechanism
and its supporting brackets, opera
ting controls and threaded connec
tions, and check that they are not
damaged and are securely atta
ched.
Replace damaged parts before
operating.
Danger
Risk of injury
While the engine is running or hot,
do not check, inspect or service/
adjust the mower.
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the mower may be used
(if required, contact your local
authority).
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Fill up with fuel and check
the oil level
Note
The engine has already been filled
with oil at the factory – please
check the oil, if required refill.
Fill up with lead-free petrol
(Fig.20).
Fill fuel tank up to max. 2 cm
below the lower edge of the inlet
nozzle.
Close fuel tank tightly.
Check the oil level (Fig.20). The
oil level must be between the
“Full/Max.” and “Add/Min.” marks
(see also engine handbook).
Check tyre pressure
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Note
For production reasons the tyre
pressure may be higher than required.
Check tyre pressure. If required,
correct (see section “Maintenance”):
– front: 0.8 bar
– Rear: 0.7 bar
Adjusting the driver’s seat
Move seat to the required posi-
tion.
Depending on model:
Loosen screws, adjust seat and
retighten screws (Fig. 1)
or
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Pull seat adjusting lever, adjust
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seat and release seat adjusting
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lever again (Fig. 19).
Starting the engine
Sit on the driver’s seat.
Switch off the cutter deck: Switch
off PTO (Fig. 12) and raise the
cutter deck.
Depress the brake pedal or
clutch pedal all the way and hold
(Fig. 9) or engage the parking
brake (Fig.13/14).
Move direction of travel lever
(Fig.10/15) to “N”.
Note
Units with accelerator are in the
“N”-position unless the accelerator
is depressed (Fig. 16).
Set the throttle lever (Fig.8)
to .
To cold-start the engine, pull the
choke or move the accelerator
lever to (Fig. 7).
Turn the ignition key (Fig. 6) to
until the engine is running
(attempt to start the engine for
max. 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds
before attempting to start the
engine again). When the engine
is running, set the ignition key to
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Slowly push back the choke
(Fig. 7).
Return the accelerator lever
(Fig.8) until the engine runs
smoothly.
Stopping the engine
Move the throttle (Fig.8) to the
middle position.
Leave the engine running for
approx. 20 seconds.
Turn the ignition key (Fig.6)
to .
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance.
Driving
Danger
Abrupt starting, sudden stopping,
and driving at an excessively high
speed increases the risk of acci
dents and may damage the mower.
Never set/adjust the driver’s seat
while the unit is moving. Be particu
larly careful when reversing.
Attention! Device damage!
Never change the driving direction
without first bringing the device to a
stop.
Driving with the hydrostatic
drive
Start the engine as indicated.
Release the parking brake.
Slowly actuate drive lever or
accelerator (depending on
model) until the required speed is
reached.
Driving with the Transmatic
drive
Start the engine as indicated.
Release the parking brake:
Depress the clutch/brake pedal
all the way and hold.
Move the direction of travel lever
to the corresponding position.
Select speed setting with lever.
Slowly release the clutch/brake
pedal, the unit moves off.
Driving with automatic drive
Start the engine as indicated.
Release the parking brake.
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Slowly engage the accelerator
pedal until you have reached the
speed you want.
Stopping the mower
Move drive lever to “N” position
or release accelerator (units with
hydrostatic drive/automatic
drive).
Step on the brake pedal or
clutch/brake pedal until the unit
stops.
Mowing
In normal mowing mode /
(see Operation, ignition
lock):
Before reversing the machine,
switch off and raise the cutter
deck.
In reverse mowing mode
(see Operation, igni-
tion lock):
Exercise extreme caution when
reverse mowing and do not acti-
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vate unless absolutely necessary.
Do not change direction when
the mower is coasting or driving.
Units with hydrostatic drive
Start the engine as indicated.
To ensure adequate power out-
put, move the throttle to .
Release the parking brake.
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutter deck.
Using the drive lever or accelera-
tor (depending on model) select
forward direction of travel and
speed (actuate slowly).
The mower starts moving.
Units with Transmatic drive
Start the engine as indicated.
To ensure adequate power out-
put, move the throttle to .
Release the parking brake:
Depress the clutch/brake pedal
all the way and hold.
Move the direction-of-travel lever
to “F”/forwards.
Select speed setting with lever.
Switch on the cutter deck:
– Switch on PTO.
Lower the cutter deck.
Slowly release the clutch/brake
pedal, the unit moves off.
Units with automatic drive
Start the engine as indicated.
To ensure adequate power out-
put, move the throttle to .
Release the parking brake.
Switch on the cutter deck.
Lower the cutter deck.
Select forward drive and speed
with the accelerator pedal
(depress slowly). The mower
starts moving.
General information
When adjusting the cutting height
and travel speed, ensure that the
mower is not overloaded.
Depending on the length, type,
and dampness of the grass it may
become necessary to adjust the
cutting height and appliance speed
for the optimum grass catcher performance.
If blockages occur, reduce the driving speed and increase the cutting
height.
Switching off the mower
Stop the mower.
Switch off the cutter deck.
Move the throttle to the middle
position.
Raise the cutters to the top.
After 20 seconds set ignition key
to .
Remove the ignition key.
Engage the locking brake before
leaving the appliance.
Pushing appliances with
hydrostatic drive
Push the mower only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Release transmission (Fig. 17b
or 17c depending on model): Pull
out lever and press to the right.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Pushing units with automatic
drive
Push the mower only when the
engine is switched OFF.
Release the parking brake.
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Release the gear lock (Fig.17a):
Press lever inwards, then pull
outwards and swivel to the rear.
The lever is engaged in front of
the holder.
Return the gear lock lever before
restarting the engine.
Mulching
Various appliances can also mulch
when fitted with the corresponding
accessories. Ask your specialised
dealer for details.
Emptying the grass catcher
(depending on model)
See the separate operating instructions for the grass catcher.
Tips on lawn care
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various different types of grass. If you mow your
lawn frequently, those types of
grass which form strong roots and
a firm turf surface will grow better.
If you seldom cut the grass, you will
enhance the development of highgrowing types of grass and other
weeds, such as clover, daisies ...).
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm. Only 1/3 of the
total height should be mown; therefore cut 7–8 cm long grass to normal height.
Preferably do not cut the lawn shorter than 4 cm, otherwise the turf will
be damaged in a dry period.
If the grass has grown particularly
high (for example, during a holiday
period), cut it back to its normal
height in stages.
Mulching
(using the accessories)
During mowing the grass is cut into
small pieces (approx. 1 cm) and is
left on the ground. A lot of the nutrients in the cut grass are retained
for the benefit of the lawn.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section “Mowing”.
Observe the following mulching
instructions:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than max. 2 cm
of the total grass length.
– Drive slowly.
– Use maximum engine speed.
– Regularly clean the cutter deck.
Transporting
If changing location, drive the lawn
tractor short distances only. Transport the appliance on a vehicle over
greater distances.
Note: The mower is not approved
for public thoroughfares in accordance with national road legislation
(StVO).
Short distances
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled
by the rotating cutter deck causing
damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before
driving the mower.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The mode of transport used (e.g.
transport vehicle, loading ramp)
must be in accordance with guide
lines (refer to the respective opera
ting instructions). During tansport
the mower must be secured
against slipping.
Environmental hazard due
to leaked fuel
The mower must not be tilted when
it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport
vehicle.
Attach the loading ramp to the
vehicle.
Manually push the unit at idling
speed into the loading area (for
units with hydrostatic drive or
automatic drive release the
gear).
Lock the parking brake.
Secure the power tool against
slipping.
Cleaning/servicing
Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine,
– Withdraw the ignition key,
– Lock the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down,
– Remove the spark plug
connector on the engine in order
to prevent the engine from
accidentally being started.
Cleaning
Caution
Do not clean the unit with a highpressure cleaner.
Clean the unit
If possible, clean the machine
directly after mowing.
Park the mower on firm and level
ground.
Move the direction-of-travel lever
to position “F“ or “R“ (not available on all models).
Lock the parking brake.
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Note
When using the unit in winter, there
is a particularly high risk of rust and
corrosion. After use, always thoroughly clean the mower.
Cleaning the cutter deck
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting
blades
Wear safety gloves.
If the unit has more than one cut
ting mechanism, moving one cut
ting mechanism may cause the
other cutting mechanisms to move
as well. Caution when cleaning the
cutters.
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Caution
Engine damage
The mower must not be tilted to an
angle greater than 30°. This might
cause fuel to run into the combus
tion chamber and could lead to
engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.
Clean the cutting compartment
with a scrubbing brush, hand
brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle
(optional)
Fig. 23
Place the mower on an even sur-
face free of debris, stones, etc.,
and engage the locking brake.
1.Use a commercially available
quick-release coupling to attach
a water hose. Turn on water.
2.Start the engine.
3.Lowerthe cutter deck, and switch
on for a few minutes.
4.Switch off the cutter deck and
engine.
5.Remove the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second
cleaning nozzle (if provided).
At the end of cleaning (steps 1
to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top.
Start the engine, and switch on
the cutter deck for a few minutes
to dry it.
Cleaning the grass catcher
Note
See the separate operating instructions for the grass catcher.
Remove and empty the grass
catcher.
The grass catcher can be cle-
aned with a powerful water jet ,
for example from a garden hose.
Allow the grass catcher to dry off
completely before using it again.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions
in the engine manual. At the end of
the season have the mower inspected and serviced by a specialist
workshop.
Caution
Engine oil is hazardous to the
environment
After changing the oil, take the
waste oil to a waste oil collecting
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point or to a waste disposal com
pany.
Batteries are an environmental
hazard
Do not throw used batteries away
with domestic waste.
Hand over used batteries to your
dealer or to a waste management
company. Remove the battery
before scrapping the mower.
Using jump leads
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen
battery with jump leads.
Ensure that the machines and the
jump lead clips do not touch that
the ignitions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the
positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery and the donor battery.
Connect the black jump lead first
to the negative terminal (–) of the
donor battery. Connect the other
clip to the frame of the engine
block of the tractor with the flat
battery (as far away from the battery as possible).
Note
If the donor battery is installed in a
vehicle, this vehicle must not be
started during the jump starting
process.
Start the tractor with the flat bat-
tery and actuate the parking
brake.
Disconnect the jump leads in
reverse sequence.
Tyre pressure
Caution
Never exceed the maximum per
mitted tyre pressure (see tyre wall).
When pumping up the tyres, do not
stand in front of or over the tyre.
The recommended operating tyre
pressure is:
front: 0.8 bar
rear: 0.7 bar
Excessive tyre pressure reduces
the service life of the tyres. Always
check the tyre pressure before driving.
After 2–5 operating hours
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First engine oil change.
See engine manual for subsequent intervals. Use the oil channel or (optional) quick oil drain
(Fig. 22).
Every 25 operating hours
Lubricate all rotating and bearing
points (operating lever, height
adjustment of the cutter deck,
clutch/brake pedal, etc.) with
several drops of light oil.
Clean battery terminals.
Lubricate all blade shafts, tensio-
ning pulleys and tensioning pulley holders via the grease nipples
using grease type 251H EP.
Arrange for this work to be carried out by a specialist workshop.
Apply multipurpose grease to
the teeth on the steering gear.
Lubricate the steering linkage
with a few drops of light oil.
Lubricate the wheel bearings and
front wheel axes with a multipurpose grease applied to the
grease nipples.
Every 2 months
Only for battery type 2: Top up
battery cells with distilled water
up to 1 cm below the filling orifice.
Every 50 operating hours
Dirt and grass remnants must be
removed from the drive gear by a
specialist workshop.
If required
Charge the battery
If you are not using the unit for a
prolonged period, it is recommended to take the battery out of the
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unit and charge it before storage,
as well as every 2 months during
storage, and before starting up the
unit again.
Note
Follow the instructions in the operating manual for your battery charger.
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Replacing fuses
Replace defective fuses only with
ones of an equal rating.
Once a season
Apply multipurpose grease to
the teeth on the steering gear.
Lubricate the steering linkage
with a few drops of light oil.
Lubricate all rotating and bearing
points (operating lever, height
adjustment of the cutter deck ...)
with several drops of light oil.
Clean the spark plug and check
the gap between the electrodes
or replace the plug. See engine
handbook.
The rear axles must be lubricated
with a special-purpose (waterrepellent) grease in a specialist
workshop.
The cutting blade must be shar-
pened or replaced by a specialist
workshop.
Shutting down the unit
Caution
Material damage to the mower
Only store the mower once the
engine has cooled in a clean and
dry room or area. During prolonged
storage, e.g. in winter, ensure that
the mower is protected against
rust.At the end of the season or
when the vehicle will not be used
for longer than a month:
Clean the mower and grass
catcher attachment.
Wipe all metal parts with an oily
rag or spray them with oil to protect them from rust.
Charge battery with a battery
charger.
When shutting down the appli-
ance for the winter, remove the
battery, charge it and store in a
dry/cool location (protected from
frost). Charge the battery every
4–6 weeks as well as before reinstalling it.
Drain fuel (outdoors only) and
shut down the engine as described in the engine manual.
Inflate tyres according to the spe-
cifications on the tyre walls. If
tyres have no specifications on
the tyre walls, inflate to a pressure of 0.9 bar.
Store the mower in a clean, dry
room.
Warranty
The warranty terms issued by our
company or importer are valid in
every country.
Faults will be repaired free of
charge within the framework of the
guarantee, provided that they have
been caused by a material defect
or manufacturing error. Should you
need to call upon the warranty,
please apply to the vendor of your
machine or to the nearest agency.
Engine information
The engine manufacturer is liable
for all engine-related problems with
respect to power, power measurement, technical specifications, warranty and service. Information can
be found in the owner’s/user handbook supplied separately by the
engine manufacturer.
Troubleshooting
Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before all work on this unit:
– Switch off the engine,
– Withdraw the ignition key,
– Lock the parking brake,
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; the engine
must have cooled down.
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot
inadvertently start.
Faults which occur while you are
using your mower often have simple causes which you should know
and may be able to rectify yourself.
If you are in any doubt however,
your specialist workshop will be
happy to provide assistance.
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Problem Possible cause(s) Action to take
Starter does not turn. Safety interlock system has actuated. To start the engine, sit on the driver’s seat, fully
Battery not connected correctly. Connect red cable to (+) battery terminal and
Starter does not turn. Discharged or low battery. Depending on the battery type, check the liquid
Fuse has tripped. Replace fuse.
Loose earth cable between engine
and frame.
Starter turns but engine does
not start.
Engine emits smoke. Too much oil in engine. Switch off the mower immediately.
Strong vibrations. Damaged blade shaft or defective
Cutter deck does not
discharge grass or cuts une
venly.
Engine is running, cutter
deck is not mowing.
Choke and throttle in wrong position. Pull out choke.
Carburettor not receiving any fuel,
fuel tank empty.
Defective or dirty spark plug. Check spark plug; see engine manual.
No ignition spark. Arrange for the ignition to be checked in a spe
Engine defective. Switch off the mower immediately.
cutter.
Engine speed too low. Increase throttle.
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Travelling speed too high. Set to a lower travelling speed.
Cutting blade is blunt. Arrange for a specialist workshop to sharpen or
V-belt torn. The V-belt must be replaced in a specialist
depress brake pedal or apply parking brake.
Switch off the cutters when your appliance fea
tures a PTO switch or -PTO lever.
Fit a grass catcher attachment or deflector to
machines with a rear discharge.
black cable to (–) battery terminal.
level in the battery. If required, top up with dis
tilled water up to 1 cm below the filling orifice.
Then charge the battery.
If the fuse trips repeatedly, look for the cause
(usually short-circuit).
Connect earth cable.
Move throttle to .
Top up with fuel.
cialist workshop.
Check engine oil level.
Arrange for a specialist workshop to check the
engine.
Switch off the mower immediately.
Defective parts must be replaced by a specia
list workshop.
replace the blade.
workshop.
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