6 Commissioning.............................................................................................................. 35
6.1 Before first use....................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Adjusting the seat..........................................................................................................................................35
6.1.2 Adjusting the steering wheel......................................................................................................................... 36
6.1.3 Use the correct type of fuel (diesel)..............................................................................................................37
6.2 Testing the safety system.......................................................................................................................................37
6.2.1 Testing the mowing switch............................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.2 Testing the seat mechanism..........................................................................................................................38
6.2.3 Testing the drive pedal neutral position........................................................................................................ 38
6.2.4 Testing the parking brake (1)........................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.5 Testing the parking brake (2)........................................................................................................................ 39
6.3 Daily checks before use......................................................................................................................................... 39
7 Operating........................................................................................................................ 40
7.1 Starting the engine................................................................................................................................................. 40
7.1.1 Turning on the engine................................................................................................................................... 40
7.1.2 Turning off the engine................................................................................................................................... 40
7.2 Driving..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
7.2.1 Cruise control.................................................................................................................................................41
7.3 Operating the mowing units................................................................................................................................... 41
7.3.1 Before you start mowing............................................................................................................................... 41
7.3.2 Lowering the mowing units............................................................................................................................42
7.3.3 Raising the mowing units.............................................................................................................................. 42
7.3.4 Cross cut option............................................................................................................................................ 42
7.3.5 Adjusting the cutting height........................................................................................................................... 42
7.4 Weight transfer system...........................................................................................................................................44
7.5 Operating the free-wheeling mechanism................................................................................................................44
7.6 After operating the machine................................................................................................................................... 45
8 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 46
8.1 The bonnet..............................................................................................................................................................46
8.2 Maintenance intervals............................................................................................................................................. 46
8.2.1 After the first 5 hours.................................................................................................................................... 47
8.2.2 Daily maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 47
8.2.3 After the first 50 hours.................................................................................................................................. 47
8.2.4 Every 50 hours.............................................................................................................................................. 48
8.2.5 Every 250 hours............................................................................................................................................ 48
8.2.6 Every 500 hours or once a year................................................................................................................... 48
8.2.7 Every 1,000 hours......................................................................................................................................... 49
8.2.8 Every 1,500 hours or every 2 years............................................................................................................. 49
8.2.9 Every 2,000 hours or every 2 years............................................................................................................. 49
8.2.10 Every 3,000 hours or every 3 years........................................................................................................... 49
8.3 Lubrication...............................................................................................................................................................49
8.3.1 Lubricants.......................................................................................................................................................49
8.3.2 Lubrication points...........................................................................................................................................50
8.4 Engine oil................................................................................................................................................................ 51
8.4.1 Checking the engine oil level........................................................................................................................ 52
8.4.2 Changing the engine oil and filter................................................................................................................. 53
8.5 Cleaning the air intake grill and engine cooler...................................................................................................... 54
8.6 Checking the air resistance indicator..................................................................................................................... 54
8.7 Cleaning the dust unloading valve......................................................................................................................... 55
8.8 Cooling system....................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.8.1 Checking the coolant level............................................................................................................................ 55
8.9 Fuel filter and fuel/water separator........................................................................................................................ 56
8.10 V-belt.....................................................................................................................................................................57
8.11 Transmission and hydraulic oil............................................................................................................................. 58
8.12 Cleaning the mowing units................................................................................................................................... 58
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