Etesia PRO51 D, Original User Manual

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7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• You can adjust the position of the grassbox compared to the position
of the deflector by adjusting the hook situated at the base of the
handlebar (picture 10).
Before starting to use your lawnmower, check that the
grassbox is correctly in place and in good condition :
replace it when it shows signs of wear or deterioration.
EMPTYING THE GRASSBOX
Always carry out this operation with the blade stopped.
Release the blade clutch lever and wait for the blade to
come to a standstill.
• When mowing with the grass collector, get used to working out
when it is full. Stop before grass starts to accumulate under the
chassis.
• The grass collector has an indicator on top which signals that the
grass is no longer going into the grass collector, by indicating STOP
(picture 11).
When this happens, the grass collector needs to be emptied.
- Unhook the grassbox by holding it with one hand by the bow
handle and with the other by the handgrip (picture 12).
- Withdraw the grassbox.
The safety shield is designed to protect you. So only lift it
when you need to remove the grassbox. It automatically
repositions itself afterwards. Do not remove it for any
reason whatsoever.
• The central handlebar gives you easy access to the grassbox which
can be unhooked in a single movement without changing hands.
This operation can be performed equally well from either side of the
lawnmower.
8• REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR LAWNMOWER
Before performing any maintenance operation, remove the
spark plug cap and close the fuel tap.
If you need to tilt your lawnmower for maintenance and
inspection make sure that you lay it on its side so that the
carburettor is facing upwards.
CLEANING
After stopping the engine and allowing to cool, clean the
lawnmower and particularly the inside of the cutting deck.
Remove all debris and remains of cut grass, preferably
using a scraper and a brush.
• If you are using a water jet, and particularly when using a high
pressure cleaner, take care not to splash water on engine and
transmission elements such as the carburettor, air filter, ignition,
exhaust pipe.
• After cleaning, it is recommended that the engine be started and
transmission used to disperse any excess water. Put the blade on
several times to dry the braking parts.
MAINTENANCE OF THE SAFETY
SYSTEM
• Make sure that the safety lever operates correctly and also the bolt
of the blade gear lever (bolt released = blade stopped / bolt forward
= blade may operate).
• 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 locking bolts
and the cutting assembly are neither 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 (picture 13).
REMOVAL OF THE BLADE
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• Some microcracks provoked by a shock can lead to the rupture of
the blade if it’s not replaced.
Use a pair of thick gloves in order to avoid hurting yourself
while handling the blade, since the cutting edge is very
sharp.
• Disconnect the spark plug cap and unscrew the bolt(s) holding the
blade.
Replace the blade as for assembly : blade surfaces facing the
engine.
• Use only ETESIA original blades that are purpose-built for this
mower.
Make sure that the two cutting points turn on the same
plane.
• Measure the distance separating the end of the blade from the
lower limit of the deck. This distance must be identical when you
turn the other end of the blade past this measuring point (picture
14).
• The engine shaft drives the blade with the help of the clutch-brake
of the blade.
• In case of an important impact : have the blade attachment and shaft
checked by your ETESIA dealer.
Check regulary the condition of the brake pad of the blade
clutch and the belt tension.