HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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– start moving forwards on the grass very slowly and with utmost
caution, as already described;
– regulate the cutting height and speed considering the conditions of
the lawn. (the height, density and dampness of the grass).
When cutting on sloping ground, reduce your speed
to ensure safe conditions.
Whatever the conditions, always reduce the speed if you notice a drop
in engine speed
– if you travel too fast compared to the amount of grass being cut, you
will not be able to mow the grass well.
Disengage the blades and raise the cutting deck as high as possible
whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
5.4.6 Unblocking the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at excessively high speed,
can clog up the collector channel. If this happens proceed as follows:
– stop moving forward, disengage the blades and stop the engine;
– open the
discharge guard
;
– remove the grass cuttings; you can reach them from the exit of the
collector channel.
This job must only be performed with the engine
turned off.
5.4.7 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the blades, lower the
engine speed and ride the machine with the cutting deck raised as high
as possible.
5.4.8 End of work
Stop the machine, move the throttle to «SLOW» and turn off the
engine by turning the key to «OFF».
When the engine has stopped, close the fuel stopcock.
To avoid backfire, position the throttle on «SLOW»
for 20 seconds before stopping the engine
Always take out the ignition key before leaving
the machine unattended!
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the
«ON» position when the engine is not running.
5.4.9 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher
or discharge guard, and shake it to remove grass and other debris.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water
and detergent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the
