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7• oPerAtInG InstrUCtIons
MoWING WIth the GRAssbox
• First undo and remove the removable mulching insert (picture 10a & b).
When mowing with the grass collector, get used to working out
when it is full. Stop before the grass starts to accumulate under
the chassis. The grass collector has an indicator on top (photo
11) which signals that the grass is no longer going into the grass
collector, by indicating STOP. When this happens, the grass
collector needs to be emptied.
AttAchING the GRAss collectoR
Always do this with the motor stopped.
• Lift the safety shield/deflector by its handle and introduce the
mouth of the grass collector into the outlet duct (picture 12a).
• hook the grass collector onto the lawnmower frame with its front
hooks (picture 12b) and replace the safety shield/deflector on top of
the grass collector.
Before you start mowing, check that the grass collector and
safety shield/deflector are correctly positioned and that they
are in good condition: have them replaced as soon as they
show any sign of deterioration.
eMPtyING the GRAssbox.
Always perform this operation with the motor turned off.
• raise the deflector and take the grassbox by its handle.this
operation can be done either from any side of the mower.
• empty the grassbox by the frontal opening.
dUst GRIll (PIctURes 13A)
To reduce the amount of dust and cut grass escaping through the
sides of the grass collector, attach the extra grills supplied with your
lawnmower.
• Put the extra grills inside the grass collector, supported by the top
edge of its side walls, with the hooks facing the walls.
• 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 (c
picture 10) at the back under the sump and push down firmly on its
retaining clip in the slot on the sump skirt (d picture 10).
• 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.
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.
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 grassbox. It automatically
repositions itself afterwards.
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
Before performing any maintenance operation, turn off the
engine, disconnect the power cable, close the fuel tap and
remove the spark plug cap.
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 (photo 14).
tIP:
Do not undo the two middle fastening nuts: the upper part of
the handlebar stays aligned with lower parts.
• If you prefer to lay the lawnmower on its side, make sure that the
air filter is always facing upwards.
• 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.
• Avoid turning the cutting blade when cleaning to ensure easier
starting later.
• If you are using a water jet, and particularly when using a high
pressure washer, take care not to splash water on engine elements
such as the carburettor, air filter, ignition, silencer.never use hot
water pressure washers.
check sAfety dIsPosItIoN
• regularly check the condition of the safety scuttle, the collecting
bin and the anti-projection fl aps. 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.