Preliminary Operations Before Starting Work - EMAK MISTRAL 72/13 H Manual De Uso

CAUTION: Never leave the machine in the same position
for long periods while the engine is running and the
blade is stopped; exhaust gases escape from the cutting
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deck and may damage the lawn.
Using the machine in reverse drive
CAUTION: If the machine's direction of travel is reversed
while the blade is in operation, the engine will shut
down; to mow in reverse proceed as follows:
1. bring the machine to a standstill
2. disengage the blade drive (STOP pos.)
3. turn the ignition key from position 1 (on) to position R
(reverse mowing)
4. engage the blade drive (START pos.)
5. start mowing in reverse drive
Use the reverse mowing enable function only if strictly
necessary.
WARNING: When reversing the machine, whether
mowing or not, the operator must pay maximum
attention and be continuously alert to the presence
of obstacles and people.
Using the machine on sloping ground
WARNING
- Always apply the parking brake before leaving the
machine at a standstill and unattended.
- Start moving forwards very carefully on sloping ground
to prevent the risk of tipping over.
- Reduce speed before any change of direction on slopes.
- Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: this
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle, especially
on slippery ground.
Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of
the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is
the greatest; both eventualities can result in serious injury or
death. Proceed with maximum caution. If you cannot drive up
a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
WARNING: Drive down slopes with the cutting unit in
the lowest position possible in order to lower the
machine's centre of gravity and increase its stability.
Control your downhill speed by releasing the speed
adjustment pedal (to take advantage of the hydrostatic drive's
braking effect) and the accelerator lever.
To work on sloping ground proceed as follows:
- Mow up and down, never side-to-side.
- Never drive the machine on terrain that slopes more than
10° (17%).
- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres begin to
slip, stop the blade and drive slowly down the slope.
- Always drive evenly and slowly.
- Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.
- Avoid unnecessary turns, and if it proves necessary, turn
slowly and gradually downward. Drive slowly. Make small
movements with the steering wheel.
- Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and
bumps. On uneven terrain, the machine can tip more easily.
Long grass can hide obstacles.
- Do not mow or stop near verges, ditches or banks. The
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machine could overturn suddenly if a wheel goes over the
edge of a drop or ditch, or if an edge gives way.
- Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery and the tyres can lose
their grip, causing the machine to slide.
- Do not try to stabilise the machine by putting a foot on the
ground.
- Be particularly cautious near corners, bushes, trees or other
objects that block your view.
Children
- Failure to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the
machine may result in serious accidents. Children are often
attracted to the machine and mowing work.
- Keep children away from the mowing area and under close
supervision by another adult.
- Be alert and switch off the machine if children enter the
work area.
- Before and during a reversing manoeuvre, look backward
and downward to make sure there are no small children.
- Never allow children to ride with you. They can fall off and
injure themselves seriously or prevent safe manoeuvring of
the machine.
- Never allow children to use the machine.
6.1 Preliminary Operations Before Starting
Work
Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out a series of
checks and operations on the machine to ensure maximum
safety and productivity.
Seat adjustment
The seat is secured by means of four screws (C, Fig.6) which
must be loosened to change the position of the seat, which is
done by sliding it along the slots in the base. Once you have
found a comfortable position, fully tighten the four screws.
Filling with oil and fuel
CAUTION: The engine manual indicates what type of oil
and fuel to use.
Oil
CAUTION
- THE MACHINE IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT OIL.
before starting the machine. The tank's capacity is about 1.4
litres.
- Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage. Be sure to check the engine on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
- Using non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could
shorten the engine's service life.
To reach the oil level dipstick, lift up the seat and remove the
cover (A, Fig.8). Then unscrew the cap (B). With the engine
stopped, check its oil level which must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Fuel
WARNING
- Petrol is a highly flammable fuel; observe extreme
caution during use. Do not smoke or bring any fire or
flame near the fuel or the machine.
Add engine oil