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6.1.3 Use the correct type of fuel (diesel)..............................................................................................................25
6.2 Testing the safety system.......................................................................................................................................26
6.2.1 The parking brake......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.2 Testing the mowing switch............................................................................................................................ 27
6.2.3 Testing the parking brake (1)........................................................................................................................ 27
6.2.4 Testing the seat mechanism..........................................................................................................................27
6.2.5 Testing the drive pedal neutral position........................................................................................................ 28
6.2.6 Testing the parking brake (2)........................................................................................................................ 28
6.3 Daily checks before use......................................................................................................................................... 28
7 Operating........................................................................................................................ 29
7.1 Starting the engine................................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1.1 Use of the hand throttle................................................................................................................................ 29
7.1.2 Turning on the engine................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1.3 Turning off the engine................................................................................................................................... 30
7.2 Driving..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.2.1 Cruise control.................................................................................................................................................30
7.3 Operating the mowing units................................................................................................................................... 31
7.3.1 Before you start mowing............................................................................................................................... 31
7.3.2 Lowering the mowing units............................................................................................................................31
7.3.3 Raising the mowing units.............................................................................................................................. 32
7.3.4 Cross cut option............................................................................................................................................ 32
7.3.5 Adjusting the cutting height........................................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Use of the weight transfer system......................................................................................................................... 33
7.5 Operating the free-wheeling mechanism................................................................................................................34
7.6 After operating the machine................................................................................................................................... 36
8 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 37
8.1 The bonnet..............................................................................................................................................................37
8.2 The hour meter.......................................................................................................................................................37
8.3 Maintenance intervals............................................................................................................................................. 37
8.3.1 After the first 5 hours.................................................................................................................................... 38
8.3.2 Daily maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 38
8.3.3 After the first 50 hours.................................................................................................................................. 38
8.3.4 Every 50 hours.............................................................................................................................................. 39
8.3.5 Every 250 hours............................................................................................................................................ 39
8.3.6 Every 500 hours or once a year................................................................................................................... 39
8.3.7 Every 1,000 hours......................................................................................................................................... 40
8.3.8 Every 1,500 hours or every 2 years............................................................................................................. 40
8.3.9 Every 2,000 hours or every 2 years............................................................................................................. 40
8.3.10 Every 3,000 hours or every 3 years........................................................................................................... 40
8.4 Lubrication...............................................................................................................................................................40
8.4.1 Lubricants.......................................................................................................................................................40
8.4.2 Lubrication points...........................................................................................................................................41
8.5 Engine oil................................................................................................................................................................ 42
8.5.1 Checking the engine oil level........................................................................................................................ 42
8.5.2 Changing the engine oil and filter................................................................................................................. 43
8.6 Cleaning the air intake grill and engine cooler...................................................................................................... 44
8.7 Checking the air resistance indicator..................................................................................................................... 44
8.8 Cleaning the dust unloading valve......................................................................................................................... 45
8.9 Cooling system....................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.9.1 Checking the coolant level............................................................................................................................ 45
8.10 Fuel filter and fuel/water separator...................................................................................................................... 46
8.11 V-belt..................................................................................................................................................................... 48
8.12 Transmission and hydraulic oil............................................................................................................................. 49
8.13 Cleaning the mowing units................................................................................................................................... 49
8.14 Checking and replacing the flails......................................................................................................................... 50
8.15 Maintaining the reels............................................................................................................................................ 51
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