BRAKE (PARKING) PEDAL
The brake pedal is used in case of emergency or when the parking brake is locked (1, Fig 6a & 6b).
When brake pedal is pressed, travel speed lever is automatically moved to neutral position « N ».
To lock parking brake, press the brake pedal (1,Fig 6a & 6b), then turn the locking lever (2) to the
right. Press again and release the pedal to unlock the parking brake.
WARNING
Use the brake pedal in case of emergency or to lock parking brake. If brake pedal is used at
high speed, the machine will stop suddenly.
WARNING
Do not stop the machine on the slopes, do not move the travel lever when the parking brake is
locked to prevent from damage of the transmission. When leaving the machine be sure that
the parking brake is locked, cutting blades are in off position and ignition key is removed.
Adjust handle tilt and angle
When the handle angle lever (3, Fig 6a & 6b) is loose, handle angle can move freely.
Securely tighten the tilt lever until it is fixed.
CHOKE LEVER
Pull the choke lever (4, Fig 6a & 6b) to start cold engine, and release it gradually when engine be-
come hot.
IGNITION KEY
The Ignition key(5,Fig 6a & 6b) is used to start and stop the engine.
• When the key is in "stop" position, the engine is stopped, and the key can be removed. Turn the
key in this position when you want to stop the engine.
• When the key is in "operation" position, the engine can run, and the key cannot be removed.
• When the key is in "start", position, the self starter is engaged. When the engine has started,
release the key which returns into "operation", position.
CAUTION
Always remove the key when machine is not used. When the engine is stopped, check that the
key is in "stop" position. Do not engage the electric starting motor more than 10 seconds.
If the engine has not started after 10 seconds, wait for 30 seconds before to engage the self
starter again.
FRONT PEDAL (ONLY RM982F)
The front pedal (6, Fig 6b) is used to go forward the machine. The driving speed changes by the
angle of using the pedal. If the brake pedal is pushed, speed control lever and front pedal move to
neutral position.
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