Anova TC102, Instruction And User'S Manual

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Cutting very tall or wet grass, especially at excessively high speeds, can clog the collector channel. If
this happens, proceed as follows:
- stop moving forward, disengage the blades and stop the engine;
- remove the grass catcher or guard;
- remove the grass cuttings; can reach them from the outlet of the collector channel.
CAVEAT
This maintenance work should only be done with the engine off and the blades fully paid off.
5.4.8 End of cut
When you have finished mowing, disengage the blades, lower the engine speed and mount the mower
with the mower deck as high as possible.
5.4.9 End of work
Stop the machine, move the throttle to "SLOW" and turn the engine off by turning the key to "OFF".
When the engine has stopped, close the fuel cock (
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5.4.1)
CAVEAT To prevent engine backfire, set the throttle to "SLOW" for 20 seconds before
stopping the engine. Always remove the ignition key before leaving the machine unattended!
IMPORTANT To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the "ON" position when
the engine is not running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass catcher and shake
to remove grass and other debris.
CAVEAT : Always empty the grass catcher and do not leave containers filled
with grass clippings in a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge with water and
detergent, being careful not to wet the motor, the electrical parts or the
electronic circuit board located under the dash.
IMPORTANT
Never use hose nozzles or strong detergents to clean the body or engine! When washing
the inside of the mower deck and collector channel, the machine must be on firm ground with:- the
grass catcher or impact protector fitted;- the operator seated;- the engine running;- the transmission in
neutral.- blades activated.
Attach a water hose to each of the pipe fittings at a time and run water through each one for a few
minutes, with the blades moving.
When washing, the mower deck must be lowered down. Remove the grass catcher, empty and rinse it,
and then put it in a position where it can dry quickly.
5.4.11 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If you are not going to use the machine for a long time (more than 1 month), disconnect the battery
cables and follow the instructions in the motor instruction manual.
Drain the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube located at the fuel filter inlet and follow the instructions in
the engine manual.
CAVEAT Carefully remove any dry grass clippings that may have accumulated around the