User manual MAKITA TM102.16

[. . . ] Avoid injury from getting caught in belt: Do not operate the machine without shields in place. 910 950 1050 (1260) 1800 1150 2420 970 1115 INTRODUCTION EN 1 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get complete satisfaction from using your new lawn-tractor and that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine and to be able to use it safely and efficiently. [. . . ] Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then repeat the operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this manual and to the engine manual. IMPORTANT Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (☛ 5. In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be turned back to “OFF” before the engine can be restarted. This machine has not been approved for use on public roads. It has to be used (as indicated by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic. 26 EN HOW TO USE THE MACHINE NOTE When moving the machine, the blades must be disengaged and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position «7»). ž For mechanical drive models: Put the accelerator control between the «SLOW» and «FAST» positions, and the gear change lever in the 1st speed position (☛ 4. Keep the pedal pressed down and disengage the parking brake. Slowly release the pedal which will turn from «brake» to «clutch», thus operating the rear wheels (☛ 4. The pedal has to be released gradually as a sudden engagement may cause tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle. Gradually reach the desired operating speed using the accelerator and gear lever. To change the gear speed the clutch must be used pushing the pedal down half way (☛ 4. ž For hydrostatic drive models: When moving the machine from one area to another, put the accelerator lever in a midway position between «SLOW» and «FAST». Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal (☛ 4. 32) in direction «F» and go to the required speed by progressively increasing pressure on the pedal and moving the accelerator appropriately. Drive must be engaged in the way already described (☛ 4. 32) to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes. 3 BRAKING First, reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s r. 31) to further reduce the speed until the machine stops. ž For hydrostatic drive models: NOTE The machine already slows down considerably by just releasing the drive pedal. 4 REVERSE Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped. [. . . ] 8 km/h Inside turning circle (minimum diameter of uncut grass - left side): tyres 13 x 5. 5 GB Service, spare parts and guarantee Guarantee DOLMAR guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. If you have any questions, please contact your salesman, who is responsible for the guarantee of the product. [. . . ]