HTC LZC5227 / 965879701 - Manual (Page 33)

OPERATION
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Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions “Driving on Slopes” in the
“Safety Instructions”.
The slowest speed possible should be used •
before starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive •
levers into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.
To restart movement, release the parking brake.
•
Pull the control levers back to the center of the •
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
Make all turns slowly.
•
Stopping the Engine
If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle a
minute to attain normal operating temperature before
stopping it. Avoid idling the engine for longer periods,
as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling.
Disengage the mower deck by depressing the 1.
blade switch.
Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting
2.
lever backward to the transport position.
When the machine is standing still, activate the
3.
parking brake by pulling the lever backward.
Move the throttle to the minimum position
4.
(tortoise symbol). Turn the ignition key to the
stop position. Never use the choke to stop the
engine.
Move the steering controls outward.
5.
To prevent unauthorized use, remove the key 6.
when leaving the mower.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. 8011-640
Stopping conditions
8011-511-1
Released parking brake
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do
not drive across slopes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Leaving the ignition switch in any other
position than “OFF” will cause the battery
to be discharged and the hour meter to
accumulate hours.