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Operation
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CAUTION! Check oil level before starting.
For instructions regarding the engine, read the rele-
vant manual.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the motor for the first
time, carefully read the instructions as set out in the
engine handbook.
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The following indications generally apply:
– too low a cut causes grass tears and uprooting, with
a “spotted” aspect;
– in the summer, cutting must be higher to avoid the
ground from drying;
– do not cut wet grass; this could reduce blade efficien-
cy due to sticky grass and tear the lawn;
– for particularly high grass, initially mow at maximum
cutting height followed by a second mow after two or
three days.
LAWN CARE RECOMENDATIONS
Each type of grass has different features and may thus
require different ways to care for the lawn; always read
the instructions on seed boxes for mowing height for the
growth conditions in the work area.
Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem and
one or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is
damaged and growth is more difficult.
Starting the engine
To start, follow the instructions in the engine manual,
pull the blade brake lever (1) against the handle and
firmly pull the starter cable knob (2).
Grass cutting
The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the
same height and in alternate directions.
A machine with the MULCHING system cuts the
grass, chops it finely and then blows it down into the
lawn.
The grass clippings need not be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give the
best MULCHING effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not mow when the grass is wet.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than
1/3rd of the length should be cut off.
4. Ensure that the area under the mower casing is
always kept clean.
5. Always use a well-sharpened blade.
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End of operations
When you have finishing mowing, release the brake
lever (1) and disconnect the spark plug cap (2).
WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP before carrying out
any type of work on the machine.
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