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machine is to be left unused for a long period.
The above table is there to help you maintain your machine’s safety
and performance. It shows the main maintenance and lubrication
operations and their frequency. To the right of each item, there is a box
where you can write the date or after how many operating hours the work
was carried out.
All checks, adjustments and replacements not
described in chapters 6.3 and 6.4 of this manual must be carried out
by your Dealer or a specialized Service Centre. Both have the
necessary knowledge and tools to ensure that the work is carried
out correctly without affecting the safety of the machine.
6.2.2 Summary of main situations where servicing operation may be
required
Whenever
…
You will need to
…
The blades vibrate
Contact Your Dealer
The blades tear the grass and the lawn
becomes yellow
Contact Your Dealer
The cut is uneven
Align the cutting deck.
The blades engage in an abnormal way
Contact Your Dealer
The machine does not brake
Contact Your Dealer
Forward movement is erratic
Contact Your Dealer
6.2.3 Engine
Follow all the instructions in
the engine manual.
To empty the engine oil, unscrew the oil plug when refitting the plug,
make sure the seal is positioned correctly
6.2.4 Battery
The battery must be carefully maintained to ensure long life. The
machine battery must always be charged:
– before using the machine for the first time after purchase;
– before leaving the machine disused for a long period;
– before starting up the machine after a long period of disuse.
Carefully read and observe the battery recharging instructions in the
booklet provided with the battery. Failure in following the instructions or in
charging the battery could permanently damage the battery cells.
A flat battery
must
be recharged as soon as possible.
