h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing on
slopes or downhill stretches:
lUse appropriate antislip footwear.
l Always be sure of your footing.
l Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down.
l Take great care when changing direction.
lDo not mow on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and safety
devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely in
position and in good condition.
j)Ensure that the grass catcher and deflector are correctly
located. failure to do so may result in foreign objects
being ejected by the blade.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed
the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
MAINTENANCE
lFor a four stroke engine, check the oil level and change the oil when dirty. For further
explanation, see ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK.
lFrequently check the mower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from
beneath the deck.
lNever clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may seriously damage the electric
start system.
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Before starting the motor for the first time, you are advised to keep the battery on charge for 2 to 3 hours.
If the battery proves to be low during starting, charge it for 24 hours.
When starting, don't keep trying to start for more than 5 seconds.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
For correct battery maintenance (34), especially in preparation for a long period of inactivity, and for recharging, it is not necessary to remove it from its casing, but to simply proceed
as follows:
1) Remove contact (35).
2) Store the battery in a fresh and dry place.
3) Recharge the battery before use at room temperature for 24-36 hours.
4) Restore the contact (35) before use.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Those batteries marked with a "crossed out waste disposal bin" and bearing the chemical symbol Pb (battery containing lead) are not to be disposed in domestic
waste bins.
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The user is legally obliged to take the used batteries to special collection points or to return them to the retailer.
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l) Take care when starting the engine and be sure to follow
the user instructions. Never place your hands or feet
underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute
while the engine is running.
m) Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine
or during normal operation.
n) If the blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the engine
at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then get an
expert to examine the blade.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept well
tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating condition.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within an
enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach naked
flames or sparks.
Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect the spark plug before undertaking any
maintenance work.
lTo remove the blade (26) unscrew the screw (27).
lCheck the conditions of the blade-support (28), the washer (29), the key (30) and the washer (31) and replace any parts which are damaged.
lWhen reassembling, make sure that the key (30) is correctly seated in the shaft and that the cutting edges face in the direction of the engine
rotation. The blade screw (27) must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4 Nm).
lTo remove the blade (32) unscrew the two screws (33).
lCheck the condition of the blade and replace any parts that are damaged, re-assemble using two screws (33) which must be torqued to 5,34
Kgm (52,4Nm).
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lTake care, the exhaust muffler may be very hot.
lFrequently remove the wheel screws clean whith petroleum and oil before replacing.
Ball bearings must be greased before remounting.
lFrequently check the blade for damage.
lThe lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER.
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c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubricant,
in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or
deterioration
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or
damaged parts in due time.
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that this
be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding
instructions and use only blades bearing the maker's
name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier
and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of the
blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable
protective gloves.
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