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STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the spark plug cable from the
spark plug. Also remove the starter key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
DRIVING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on
“FULL”).
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
and from the bottom to the top.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, may not be driven on slopes
greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over or you losing
control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
er operate the machine without the en-
gine casing.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROGRAM
We recommend that all service work is carried out
by an authorised workshop. This guarantees that
the work is performed by trained personnel and
with genuine spare parts.
PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte-
nance must be carried out on a stationary machine
when the engine is not running.
Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
motor by disengaging the drive, shut-
ting off the engine and disconnecting
the spark plug cable or removing the
starter key.
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
When washing the machine with water under high
pressure, do not point the jet directly at the trans-
mission.
Do not point jets of water directly at the engine.
Use a brush or compressed air in order to clean it.
ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil the first time after 5 hours of op-
eration, and subsequently after every 50 hours of
operation or once a season. Change oil when the
engine is warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SF,
SG or SH).
Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of oper-
ation or at least once a season) if the engine has to
operate under demanding conditions or if the am-
bient temperature is high.
The engine oil may be very hot if it is
drained off directly after the engine is
shut off. So allow the engine to cool a
few minutes before draining the oil.
1. Oil drain pipe (metal fig. 7):
Unscrew the oil drain plug at the end of the pipe.
Collect the oil in a collection vessel. Then take
the oil to a recycling station. Do not allow oil to