ASSEMBLY
3)
Tools
To assemble the ACTIVE mower you will need two
wrenches n° 13, one wrench n°8 and an allen key n°4.
Assembly of fabric grasscatcher (Fig. 02)
Mod. 4400
1)
Slip the wire frame into the fabric bag, keep the metal
handle outside of the fabric. The metal handle and fabric
bag cloth handle will both be at top side of the catcher.
The plastic sheet will be on the bottom.
2)
Secure the 4 sides of fabric bag to rectangular frame
opening by slipping plastic end of bag over the metal
frame. Leave top left and right of bag off.
3)
Place grille over the two hooks of the catcher with the
OPERATION
4)
Pre-start inspections
Before each start-up, check the following and, if necessary,
perform the service specified.
1)
CHECK deflector, grasscatcher to make sure they are in
proper position and tightened.
2)
CHECK oil level in engine (Fig.17) and, if necessary, add
oil up to, but not over, full mark.
3)
CHECK cutting heights and adjust (see paragraph
"cutting height adjustment")
4)
CHECK the adjustment of the cables.
Engine startup (Fig.05 - 06 - 07 - 08)
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine
as follows :
a -
Operate the brake handle (4) to enable engine startup.
b -
Engine with PRIMER system (Fig.15) :
Press the fuel-enrichment pump located on carburettor
3 or 4 times.
If the model is equipped with an accelerator position the
c -
accelerator lever (3) on MAX.
d -
Start engine : grip the starting handle (7) and pull the
starter rope gently until you feel the resistance caused
by compression. Then give the starter rope a sharp tug.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
5)
Mowing procedure
Vary speed to suit grass conditions. Set the engine speed to
the maximum for tall and thick grass or lower for short and
thin grass.
Cutting height adjustment (Fig.09)
ATTENTION! Always stop the engine and wait until
the mower blade goes to a complete halt.
Mod. 5000 - 5400
To adjust the cutting height on machines with centralized
control it is necessary to grip the lever, lift the sliding sleeve
metal plates (4), the screws (5) and the bolts (6). Mower
side and catcher side are indicated on grill.
4)
Slip bag top left and right plastic ends over the metal
frame.
5)
Attach spoon to lower right from side of grille with 4
straight head screws and nuts.
6)
For the 4400 model, attach the other two hooks to the
plastic grid.
7)
To attach grasscatcher to mower stand on right side of
mower lift deflector with right hand with left hand hook
catcher onto two open areas of handle rod.
e - For Honda engines (GXV), once the engine is running,
move the throttle from the START position to the MAX
position.
ATTENZION! The blade starts turning as soon as
the engine is started. (Except BBC models)
Keep the handle(4) pressed during machine operation. When
the handle is released, the engine stops. For further information
and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual
of the engine. Squeeze adjusting lever towards wheel and
move it to the position desired.
Assure pin on adjusting lever (5) engages notch in housing.
Refer to figure for the approximate cutting height afforded by
each of the different positions.
For model 5400 SVH-5450 SVH BBC-5850 SVB - 5850 SWH-
5850 SWH BBC it's possible to alter the advance speed by
means of the lever . (Fig.08 - pos. 17)
ATTENTION! Undertake the operation only with the
engine running.
Engine stop
The engine and the blade stop when the handle is released.
On the BBC models,you must bring the throttle in the STOP
position.
ATTENTION! The blade will continue turning for max
3 more seconds after the engine has been stopped.
and position to one of the 7 set positions.
Mod. 4400 - 5800 - 5850
The adjustment is made by acting on each wheel.
Mod. 4200 - 4800 - 4900 - 5300
The adjustment is done by acting on the two levers as shown
in picture. In this case up or down independently of the rear
axle and / or front.
ATTENTION! Never use the lawn mower without either
grasscatcher or deflector.
ACTIVE
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