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• Insert the mounting hooks into the corresponding openings in the
grass collector grill.
• Slide the extra grills forward to fasten them in place.
MOWING WITH THE INSERT (MULCHING
CONFIGURATION)
• Insert the removable “mulching” insert: insert its end into its slot
(see c picture 11) at the back under the sump and push down firmly
on its retaining clip in the slot on the sump skirt (see d picture 11).
• Always adjust the cutting height according to the height and density
of the grass to be cut and the weather conditions.
• Look at the mown area: there should be no grass clippings on the
surface. If there are grass tracks visible, the cutting height should be
raised high enough to achieve the result sought.
MOWING WITH REAR EJECTION
For the occasional mowing of tall grass, you can use your
lawnmower without the grass collector or the removable mulching
insert. The deflector is designed to protect you.
So only lift when
you need to remove the grass box. It automatically repositions itself
afterwards.
Do not use the lawnmower if the shield / deflector is not
in place. Do not remove it if for any reason whatsoever.
Advice:
after initially changing to the high position, you can reinstall
the housing insert (mulching configuration) and finish off mowing by
a second run at the required cutting height.
8• MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the power cable before any maintenance.
The best maintenance is above all the regular cleaning of your mower
after each use (frame, wheels, transmission system...).
CLEANING
• Once the engine has been switched off and allowed to cool, unhook
the grass collector, undo the lower fastening nuts on the handlebar
as far as the screw collar so as to be able to straighten the handlebar,
and lift the chassis from the front to put it into the vertical position
(see picture 15).
Advice:
do not undo the two middle fastening nuts. The upper part
of the handlebar stays aligned with lower parts.
• After stopping the engine and having allowed it to cool, clean the
lawnmower particularly the inside of the cutting deck. Remove all
debris of cut grass, preferably using a scraper and a brush.
• Never aim a high pressure cleaning jet at the transmission
components or the motor. Never use hot water pressure washers.
CHECK SAFETY DISPOSITION
• Regularly check the condition of the safety scuttle and the collecting
bin. Replace them as soon as they show signs of deterioration.
• Ensure that the safety control works properly: safety lever released
= stoppage of cutting blade in less than 3 seconds.
If you notice abnormalities in operation, have the safety system
checked by a service engineer approved by ETESIA.
MAINTENANCE OF THE CUTTING SYSTEM
Before each use, check that the blade, the blade attaching
screw and the cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. A
blade deformed or showing excessive wear (chipping on the
blade edges) must be replaced.
• All shocks against obstacles, or abnormal wear, may cause
unbalance and deterioration of the bearings or indeed of the engine
as a whole. In such cases the warranty becomes invalid. Use a
new blade rather than risk damage to the motor due to excessive
unbalance of a poor blade.
• Regularly make sure that the blade is well balanced (see picture 16).
REMOVAL OF THE BLADE (PICTURE 17)
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• Some micro cracks provoked by a shock can lead to the rupture of
the blade if it’s not replaced.
Wear gloves to avoid any accidents when handling the cutting
blade, which is extremely sharp on the sharpened side.
• The engine crankshaft drives the cutting blade by means of a coupling
washer. In the event of an impact of the blade against an obstacle, the
tabs are sheared off and the blade is no longer driven normally. This
washer is a wear piece and it is normal to have to replace it.
• Loosen the cutting blade fastening screw.
• Replace the cutting blade and the coupling washer, respecting the
direction of assembly:
blade surfaces facing the engine (see picture 17).
Check that the two cutting points are turning in the same
plane.
• Measure the distance between the end of the blade and the edge of
the cutting deck skirt. This distance must stay the same when you
move the other end of the blade to the measuring point and must not
be less than 3 mm.
In case of an important impact :
have the blade attachment and
shaft checked by your ETESIA dealer.
SERVICING THE FORWARD GEAR
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (PICTURE 18)
After each use, clean the transmission system by removing any grass
that may have accumulated on it.
7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS