User manual PARTNER P12597

[. . . ] Before leaving the operator's position: - disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments; - change into neutral and set the parking brake; - stop the engine and remove the key. disengage drive to attachments , stop the engine , and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key. - before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute; - before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower; - after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment; - if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). [. . . ] Before the tractor can be used certain parts must be assembled, which for transportation reasons are enclosed in the packing. Make sure that the guide tabs in the cover fit the cover in respective holes. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft . Check that the front wheels are aligned forward and place the wheel on the hub. Remove the hardware securing seat to the cardboard packing and set the hardware aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan (1). Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. the seat is adjustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake pedal. Set the seat to the correct position by moving it forwards or backwards. Check that the flex is correctly connected to the safety switch (3) on the seat holder. NOTE: If battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly. The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/ disconnection lever in position "connection". Choose a driving speed which suits the terrain and required cutting results. Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown away by the blades. Begin with a high cutting height and reduce until the required cutting result is obtained. The cutting result is best with high engine speed (blades rotate quickly) and low gear (machine goes slowly). If the grass is not too long and thick the drive speed can be increased by selecting a higher gear or reducing the motor speed, without affecting the cutting result. Cutting becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly distributed over the surface. Total time taken is not greater, since higher drive speed can be selected without affecting the cutting results. [. . . ] It is very important that both blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance. bLADE REMOVAL: · Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT:: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. [. . . ]