4.5 LIGHT SWITCH
For turning on the lights when the key (4.3) is in the «ON» position.
4.6 P
ILOT LAMP AND AUDIBLE WARNING
This light comes on when the key (4.3) is in the «ON» position and remains con-
stantly lit while the machine is operating.
– When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented from star-
ting (☛ 5.2).
– The audible warning indicates that the grass-catcher is full (☛ 5.4.6).
4.7 B
LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE CONTROL
The lever has two positions, as shown on the label:
«A» = Blades disengaged
«B» = Blades engaged
– If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with,
the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted (☛ 5.2).
– On disengaging the blades (position «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated
which stops their rotation in few seconds.
4.8 C
UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which
correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
– To go from one height to another, press the release button at the end of the
lever.
4.9 G
RASS-CATCHER RELEASE BUTTON
This button, when pressed and brought back to the position «A», releases the
lower hooking device for the grass-catcher so that it can be emptied.
In order to re-hook it, press the button again, returning it to the normal operating
position «B».
EN 16 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
