Braking
WARNING! Never use the reverse pedal to
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brake the machine without the cutting unit
mounted. Risk of the machine overturning.
Release the drive pedals. The machine slows and is stopped
by the drive system. Do not use the parking brake as the drive
brake.
Quicker braking is possible if you press down the drive pedal
for the opposite direction.
Stop the engine
Always park the machine on a level surface with the engine
OFF.
Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain
normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been
working hard.
1 Stop the blades by pressing in the control for driving the
cutting unit.
2 Apply the parking brake by moving the handle downward.
3 Lift the cutting unit with the hydraulic lifting lever.
4 Move the throttle control to the MIN. position.
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5 Turn the ignition key to "OFF"-position.