Countax D50 - Manual (Page 6)

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Controls - Levers & Dashlights
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) fig 1
Lift the lever to the LEFT and DOWN, letting it find its own
height to engage the PTO and UP and to the RIGHT to
disengage (fig 1). This is an ON/OFF lever for the PTO. Always
have this lever in the DISENGAGED POSITION when it is not
in use. Do not put hands near moving pulleys and belts.
ELECTRIC LIFTS
The cutting height is adjusted by pressing a rocker switch (A) on
the left of the dash panel (fig 4) UP for higher or DOWN for
lower. An illuminated indicator on the dash will show the
position and 10 indicated heights are shown for guidance
purposes only – the cutting height is in fact infinitely adjustable!
To get the best from this refinement use it to continuously adjust
cutting height to suit ground and grass conditions. Do not make
downward adjustments on the move until you are familiar with
this height control to avoid scalping.
PGC NET EMPTY SWITCH (fig 3)
A third switch is fitted to those tractors with a Powered Grass
Collector. This switch empties the collector net via an electric
actuator mechanism that lifts the grass box and pushes out the
bottom pan, fully emptying the collector contents. Press the
switch UP to open and DOWN to close the net (fig 3).
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat on the D18/50 is adjustable forwards and rearwards to
suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat
(fig 2) and slide the seat forwards or backwards to suit. Always
ensure the seat is latched back into position before driving off.
A
D
E
C
B
(A) ‘Cutter On’ indicator flashes continuously when cutter is
running.
(B) The ‘Ignition On’ indicator goes out when the cutter
is running.
(C) The ‘Brake On’ indicator.
(D) The ‘Deck Height’ indicator.
(E) The ‘Hour Meter’.
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O
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IMPORTANT - READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE
MULCHING
For Best results;
- Do not reduce the height of the grass by more than 1/3 in a single pass
- Mow often - short clippings of 25mm (1") or less decompose more quickly
- If possible, avoid cutting in the wet
- Always cut with the engine at full running speed
- If an unsightly residue is present - increase cutting height
- Vary mowing pattern from cut to cut
- Always keep the underside of the deck clean to permit good grass flow
- Always ensure that blades are sharp and in good condition
VIBRATION TESTED TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS BS 6842:1987, DD ENV 25349:1993, SI 1992:3073, BS6841:1987
15 MAX O 15 MAX
EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN CUTTING ON SLOPES
PTO
fig 1
fig 2
fig 3
fig 4
Deck Height
Switch
Seat
Adjustment Latch
Power
Take-off Lever
Dashlights
PGC Net
Empty Switch