User manual DOLMAR RM-72.13 H

[. . . ] Cette condition peut facilement être obtenue par l'application d'un poids d'un gramme à l'extrémité la plus légère de la lame: si celle-ci tend à s'abaisser au-delà de la ligne d'équilibre, cela veut dire que l'équilibrage est correct tandis que si elle reste soulevée, il s'avèrera indispensable d'alléger l'autre extrémité. Dear Customer, We thank you for having purchased our riding mower and hope that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine and to be able to use it safely and efficiently. Don't forget that the manual forms an integral part of the machine so keep it handy so that it can be consulted at any time, and pass it on to the purchaser if you resell the machine. [. . . ] The pedal has to be released gradually as a sudden engagement may cause tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle. Gradually reach the desired operating speed using the accelerator and gear lever. To change the gear speed the clutch must be used pushing the pedal down half way. Put the accelerator control between the «SLOW» and «FAST» positions. press the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake and release the pedal. Move the speed change lever in the «F» direction and go to the required speed by using the lever and the accelerator. The lever must be moved gradually as a sudden engagement of drive to the wheels may cause tipping and loss of control of the machine. To brake, first reduce the speed on the accelerator to avoid overloading the brake assembly and then push the pedal down fully. To brake, press the brake pedal which will simultaneously make the speed change lever return to the «N» position. Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then insert reverse by moving the lever sideways and putting it into position «R». Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse. When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by putting the speed change lever in the «R» direction. 3 GRASS CUTTING ENGAGING THE BLADE AND FORWARD MOVEMENT When you have reached the area to be mowed, ­ put the accelerator into the «FAST» position; ­ engage the blade by putting the lever into position «B»; ­ to begin moving, operate the speed regulation controls taking care to release the pedal very gradually and with particular caution as already described. Engage the blade with the cutting deck in the highest position, and then gradually lower to the height required. To achieve good collection and even cutting of the grass, choose a forward speed to suit the quantity of grass to be cut (height and density) and the lawn's humidity, in line with the following indications ( for mechanical drive models): ­ High and dense grass - wet lawn ­ Average condition grass ­ Low grass - dry lawn 1st speed 2nd - 3rd speed 4th speed NOTE The fifth gear is solely for moving from one area to another on horizontal surfaces. For hydrostatic drive models the speed has to be adapted to the condition of The grass in a gradual and progressive way by moving the speed change lever. The speed should always be reduced if you note a reduction in engine speed, since a forward speed that is too fast will not cut the grass well. Disengage the blade and put the cutting deck in the highest position whenever you need to get past an obstacle. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height is adjusted by moving the lever with 7 height positions. The lawn's appearance will be best if you cut in alternate directions, always at the same height. If the collector system blocks up you should reduce the forward speed as it Could be too high for the lawn conditions. If this does not solve the problem, it is probably due to unsharpened cutting edges or the wings on the blade having become deformed (see chapter 7). [. . . ] The guarantee is automatically revoked and the manufacturer declines all responsibility for any repairs which are badly done. FRONT COUNTERWEIGHTS These improve stability at the front of the machine, particularly when being used on ground which is mostly sloping. STONE-GUARD KIT For use in place of the grass-catcher when the cuttings are not to be collected. "CB01" MAINTENANCE BATTERY-CHARGER This makes it possible to keep the battery in good working order when the machine is in storage, guaranteeing an optimum level of charge and a longer life to the battery. [. . . ]