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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 (see picture 12).
• Hook the grass collector onto the lawnmower frame with its front
hooks (see picture 13) 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 GRASS BOX
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.
MOWING WITH THE INSERT (MULCHING
CONFIGURATION)
• Insert the removable “mulching” insert: insert its end into its slot
(see c picture 10) at the back under the sump and push down firmly
on its retaining clip in the slot on the sump skirt (see 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.
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.
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. Do not
clean your mower with a water jet.
The best maintenance is above all the regular cleaning of your mower
after each use (cutting, height adjusting system, grassbox...).
CLEANING
• Clean the lawnmower particularly the inside of the cutting deck.
Remove all debris of cut grass, preferably using a scraper and a
brush.
•
Clean the grassbox and brush the grills.
CHECK SAFETY DISPOSITIONS
• 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 14).
REMOVAL OF THE BLADE (PICTURE 15)
• 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 15).
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.
TRANSPORT
If the machine has to be raised or transported, turn off the
motor and disconnect the power cable before loading the
mower into a vehicle.
It is advisable to use a loading ramp or to have somebody help you
load and unload the mower.
7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS