Etesia BPHP2 - Slopes, Lighting, and Parking Brake

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7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• During traveling without mowing, always stop the blades from
turning.
• If you activate the pedal with the parking brake on, the engine stops.
7•10 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(6 POSITIONS)
• Move the lever (item 4 page 8) down to lower the cutter housing, and
up to raise it.
• Use a high setting for tall and wet grass: position 4 (78), 5 (90) and
6 (102).
• Only use the lower settings for smooth, regularly maintained lawns.
CAUTION! For this operation, the operator must be sitting
on the seat and other people kept away from the mower as
there is a risk of their feet being crushed.
7•11 INSTALLATION OF THE REAR
PART OF THE GRASS COLLEC
-
TION SYSTEM
• The grass collection system is made of of two parts: the front part
xed on the lifting arms and the rear part.
• The rear part is installed as follows:
- If it is not already in place, position the ap control rod (picture 5).
- Bring the rear part up to the front part. Rest in on the supports
provided for this purpose (picture 6).
- Connect the 2 ap connecting rods onto the rear part (picture 7).
- Lock the rear part of the grassbox onto the front using the handles
(picture 8).
- Fix the two jacks to the grassbox aligning the ends of the jacks with
the ball joints situated on the sides of the rear part (picture 8).
• To remove the rear part, carry out the operations in reverse order.
PROJECTION HAZARD.
Frequently check the collection system and ensure in parti-
cular that the fabric of the rear part shows no signs of wear
or deterioration.
7•12 MOWING WITH GRASS COLLEC-
TION
The picture 1 shows the optimum way of using the mower on most
lawns.
• These indications allow you to avoid tight turns and unnecessary
movements.
• When you are mowing with a low cutting position, you must use a
slow speed, to ensure optimum grass collection.
• Before mowing, check the blades conditions. They have to be tight
and in the correct position. See paragraph 10•5 - Maintaining the
cutting unit, page 28.
• Before starting to mow you must also check that the grassbox
is attached correctly. Move forward the control levers of the
collection system (items 9 and 8 page 8).
• To obtain a regular cut, it is important to check if the front and rear
tyre pressures correspond to the pressures recommended (front pres-
sure: 1,2 bars - rear pressure: 1,2 bars).
EMPTYING THE COLLECTION SYSTEM
Do not empty the box on slopes of more than 8°.
Emptying is done from the driver’s seat.
• Move the left-hand control lever backwards (item 8 page 8).
• Hold this position until the grassbox is at the height required (1,8m
max). Then move the right-hand control lever backwards (item 9
page 8) until the rear part of the grassbox is completely open.
• Do this in reverse order to return the collection system in the collection
position.
NOTE: Only drive or move the machine with the grassbox raised at
extremely low speeds, whether forward or in reverse. Avoid accelerating
and changes of direction (FW – REV), as well as sharp braking.
CAUTION! In the event of a leak, hydraulic uid can have
sufcient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury.
Medical assistance must be sought immediately.
7•13 DRIVING ON SLOPES
• The machine must only be used on terrain with a slopes of less than
17,6 % (10°).
• Always respect the mowing scheme shown in picture 1.
• To drive on a slope with a maximum of safety, follow the indications
below:
- Avoid sudden starts.
- Always drive at low speed on slopes, to avoid to lose control of the
mower.
- When beginning to move the machine up or down a slope: release
the parking brake and immediately set the mower in motion using
the drive pedals.
- Be particularly careful when turning round on a slope. Prepare your-
self for the change of direction and reduce speed in order to avoid
losing control of the mower.
- Be careful of holes, bumps and other hidden hazards.
- As soon as the machine stops, put parking brake on.
7•14 LIGHTS
The sidelights, dipped headlights and driving lights are controlled by
the rotary switch (item 22 page 9).
• Your machine is equipped with the MXBUF lighting kit (picture 46)
and may therefore be approved in different countries. Contact your
dealer for details of how to proceed.
• Check that all the lights are working before driving on public roads.
• The lighting supplied on your ride-on mower is only intended for
movements. It is not suitable for night working, unless you work in
good articial lighting.
7•15 PARKING BRAKE
To put on the parking brake, pull the lever (item 10 page 8) backwards.
To release it, rst unlock the mechanism using the manoeuvre button
(a).