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Important - Read These Instructions Fully.
Important - Forward Speed & Cutting Height
The ammount of grass or weedsto be cut dictates the forward speed and cutting height and
should be adjusted accordingly.
A slow forward speed will give the best results and prolong the use of the drive clutch and
belts. Ensure you follow the procedures below:
Normal forward speed 1KPH for very heavy use
Normal forward speed 10KPH for very light use.
Start off in the slowest speed possible; ensure the mower is working efficiently with the engine
set at maximum RPM and not labouring.
If this is not possible due to very heavy cutting conditions, raise cutting height of blades and be
prepared to go over twice with machine set lower on 2nd pass, leave at least 24 hours in
between 1st and 2nd cut to allow grass to dry out.
Speed can gradually be increased until the RPM of the engine starts to slow down (When the
engine slows down it is an indication the engine and drive is working too hard for conditions) -
slow down, let the engine regain full RPM and go through the same process but stop short of
speed which made engine laboured previously. It is important always to listen to note of engine
to ensure engine and mower are working efficiently, slow down or stop once engine starts to
labour.
Failure to do this will result in clutch slip and ultimately severe damage to the clutch and
drive belts.
When moving from normal working conditions to heavier cutting, it may be evident that the
engine slows down and loses revs. SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY to allow the engine revs to
build up again to normal working speed. Follow the procedure detailed above in “Normal
Forward Speed”. Expected forward speed will be much lower in heavy conditions.
When stopping the mower after a period of heavy use. Run the machine at half working speed
in a stationary position, for at least 4 minutes, to allow the drive belts to cool down.
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