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7.5 CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
The filtering element must always be kept perfectly clean
and must be replaced if it is broken or damaged.
Proceed as follows:
1. clean around the air filter grid;
2. unscrew the screw ( fig. 21.B) to remove the grid ( fig.
21.A);
3. remove the filtering element (fig. 22.C) ;
4. blow on the filter to remove dust and debris. If the filter
is still dirty, clean the filtering element with water and
dry it with a clean cloth ( fig. 22.C) .
IMPORTANT Do not use petrol, detergents or any other
products to clean the filtering element.
5. clean the outside of the filter housing eliminating dust,
debris or dirt;
6. refit the filtering element in its housing (making sure it is
perfectly dry) ( fig. 22.A) ;
7. refit the grid (fig. 21.A) and tighten in place with the
screw ( fig. 21.B).
7.6 CUTTING MEANS
A badly sharpened cutting means pulls at the grass and
causes the lawn to turn yellow.
Do not touch the cutting means until the key has
been removed and the cutting means is completely
stationary.
All work on the cutting means (disassembly,
sharpening, balancing, repairing, reassembly and/or
replacing) are demanding jobs that require special
skills as well as special tools. For safety reasons,
these jobs are best carried out at a Specialised Centre.
Make sure damaged, mis-shapen or worn cutting-
means are replaced, together with its own screws in
place to preserve balance.
IMPORTANT Always use original cutting means bearing
the code indicated in the "Technical Data".
Given product evolution, the cutting means listed in the
"Technical Data" table may be replaced in time with others
having similar interchangeable and operating safety
features.
8. STORING
8.1 STORING THE MACHINE
When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Wait for the motor to cool
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Clean (par. 7.3).
4. Check there are no loose or damaged components.
If necessary, replace the damaged components and
tighten any screws and loose bolts or contact the
authorised service centre.
5. Store the machine:
– in a dry place;
– protected from inclement weather;
– covered with a sheet where possible;
– in a place where children cannot get to it;
– making sure that keys or tools used for maintenance
are removed.
8.2 STORING THE BATTERY
The battery must be kept in a cool, shaded place without
humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of time, recharge the
battery every two months to prolong its working life.
9. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported
or tilted you must:
– stop the machine (par. 6.5);
– remove the safety key;
– make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop;
– wear heavy work gloves;
– hold the machine in the points offering a safe grip,
taking into account the weight and its division;
– use an appropriate number of people for the weight of
the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or
the place where it must be placed or collected;
– make sure that machine movements do not cause
damage or injuries.
When transporting the machine on a vehicle or trailer,
always:
1. use an access ramp of suitable strength, width and
length;
2. load the machine with the motor switched off and
pushed by an adequate number of people;
3. lower the cutting-means assembly;
4. position it so that it can not cause a hazard for anybody;
5. fasten firmly to the means of transport using ropes or
chains to prevent it from tipping over.
10. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all the necessary information to run
the machine and for correct basic maintenance operations
which can be performed by the user. Any regulations and
maintenance operations not described herein must be
carried out by your Dealer or Authorised Service Centre,
which have the necessary knowledge and equipment to
ensure that the work is carried out correctly, maintaining
the correct degree of safety and the original operating
conditions of the machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorised centres or by
unqualified persons will totally invalidate the Warranty and
all obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
• Only authorised service workshops can carry out
guaranteed repairs and maintenance.
• The authorised service workshops only use genuine
spare parts. Genuine spare parts and attachments have
been designed specifically for machines.