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ENGINE OIL
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WARNING! The engine is supplied without lubricating oil: do
not operate the machine! You must first add oil to the machine.
Use a quality, highly detergent oil for 4T engines, classified under API
categories SG or SF. An SAE 15W-40 oil is suitable for all working
temperatures, but it is always best to choose the oil type based on
the average temperatures of the area.
Ambient temperature of use
Degree of oil viscosity
from 0°C to 25°C
SAE 20W, 10W-30, 15W-40
from 25°C to 35°C
SAE 30W, 10W-30, 15W-40
Above 35° and up to 45° C
SAE 40W
FIRST USE AND TOPPING UP THE ENGINE OIL (fig.E)
1. Position the machine on a stable, level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil cap (pos.14) in an anti-clockwise direction and
wipe the end.
3. Fill with the required quantity of oil (see the technical specifications).
4. Screw the cap back on, wait a few seconds, check the oil level as
shown in the figure, and top up if necessary. The engine oil level must
be within the range indicated on the rod attached to the cap; a greater
or lesser quantity than the one prescribed will damage the engine.
5. Re-tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Wipe with a cloth any drops of oil spilled on the machine.
SUBSEQUENT USE, LEVEL CHECK AND TOPPING UP THE ENGINE OIL
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WARNING! You must check the oil level when the engine is
cold before each use.
1. Position the machine on a stable, level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil cap (pos.14) in an anti-clockwise direction and
wipe the end.
3. Screw the cap back on, wait a few seconds, check the oil level as
shown in the figure, and top up if necessary. The engine oil level must
be within the range indicated on the rod attached to the cap; a greater
or lesser quantity than the one prescribed will damage the engine.
4. Re-tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
5. Wipe with a cloth any drops of oil spilled on the machine.
FILLING UP WITH FUEL
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WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. Refill with fuel with
the engine off, in a well ventilated outdoor area. If the fuel has
splashed onto the machine or pavement, wipe it thoroughly before
starting the machine.
WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. Do not pour fuel onto hot
engine surfaces.
Only unleaded car petrol should be used (or EuroSuper) with a mini-
mum 95 octane. Never use a petrol-oil mixture, dirty or old fuel, or
petrol blended with alcohol.
Do not allow water or dirt to enter the tank.
1. Position the machine on a stable, level surface.
2. Unscrew the tank cap (pos.18), turning it anti-clockwise.
3. Fill the tank (pos. 17) without letting it overflow, using a large funnel
(not included). Follow any instructions placed on the tank; if there
are none, keep the maximum level 5cm below the rim.
4. Tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
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WARNING! Before starting the machine, it is compulsory to
wear all personal protective equipment (not included), mentioned
under the chapter “Safety Warnings”.
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WARNING! As soon as the engine starts, the blade will start
turning.
Before starting the engine, ensure that you have completed the
operations requested in the previous chapters for initial start-up of
the machine and engine.
COLD ENGINE START-UP
1. Check the engine oil level and fill the fuel tank.
2. Turn the air control lever (pos.26) in position START (air off).
3. With your left hand pull and hold against the handle the on/off
lever(pos.2)
4. With the right hand grasp the starter handle (pos.8), pull slowly
until resistance and then pull hard with a decisive blow; after start,
accompany the handle when not release the shutter. If the engine
does not start, repeat this process a few times; If the startup is
successful, see ‘PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS’.
5. Wait a few seconds for the engine speed takes place and then the
air control lever (pos.26) in position RUN (air open) and never
release the on/off lever(pos.2).
Note: Do not leave it too long the air control lever to the start position
or the engine will tend to become engulfed.
HOT ENGINE START-UP
6. Carry out the same operations described above with the only
difference of position once the lever control air (pos.26) in position
RUN (open air).
TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE BLADE
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WARNING! The engine and the blade continue to turn for a
few seconds after the machine is switched off.
1. To turn the engine off, release the start-up lever (pos. 2) keeping
your hands on the upper handle.
BREAKING-IN THE ENGINE
During the first 10 hours of operation, do not strain the engine too
much; for this reason, do not operate the machine at the maximum
RPM when idle and during use do not force the machine by cutting
tall grass; excessive strain can be noticed as the engine rotation
speed changes from constant and becomes a lower, deeper noise.
We recommend repeating these operations several times before
starting work, in order to familiarise yourself with the controls as
much as possible.
If you notice any malfunctions, stop the machine and consult the
chapter “Problems, causes and solutions”.
Turn the machine off when not in use.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
After reading the previous chapters carefully, apply these instructions
scrupulously to obtain maximum performance.
Proceed calmly so as to become familiar with all the controls; after
having gained sufficient experience, you will be able to make full use
of its capacities.
BLADE
The type, size and efficiency of the blade (pos.22) are essential for a
successful outcome of the work you are about to do; keep it always
sharpened and in perfect condition.
Viewed from below (assembly position), it should rotate in an anti-
clockwise direction. Each end consists of a cutting edge (on the
direction of rotation), and a side bent towards the inside of lawnmower
casing. When the short side is half consumed due to sharpening,
then it is time to replace it.
The characteristic size of the blade is the diagonal measurement of
the long side (cutting diameter): follow the technical specifications
attached to find the cutting size and install the correct replacement.
MOWING THE LAWN
Proceed calmly and carefully follow the instructions below:
• Study figure L and act accordingly.
• Eliminate from the lawn any foreign objects, such as rocks, wires,
pipes, branches and objects, etc. Pay attention to sumps and
protruding sprinklers.
• Avoid trampling on grass and crushing it.
• Wear the personal protective equipment listed in the “Warnings”
chapter.
• Sharpen the blade.
• Check engine oil level.
• Get the necessary fuel, a funnel and a rag, and refill the tank. Do
not refill the tank on the lawn as the fuel is poisonous to grass.
• Adjust the cutting height by changing the distance between the blade
and the soil (fig. G). Grab the adjustment lever (pos. 21) and, as
