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8• MAINTENANCE
Before performing any maintenance operation, turn off the
engine, close the fuel tap and remove the spark plug cap.
The best maintenance is above all the regular cleaning of your mower
after each use (frame, wheels, transmission system...).
CLEANING
• After stopping the motor and allowing it to cool, lift the grassbox,
unlock the handle and lift the frame from the front to place it
vertically (see picture 14).
• Clean the lawnmower particularly the inside of the cutting deck.
Remove all debris of cut grass, preferably using a scraper and a
brush. Avoid turning the cutting blade when cleaning to ensure
easier starting later.
Never use a high pressure washer on the transmission parts
or engine. Never use a hot water washer.
CHECK SAFETY DISPOSITION
• Regularly check the condition of the safety scuttle and the collecting
bin. Replace them as soon as they show signs of deterioration.
• Ensure that the safety control works properly: safety lever released
= stoppage of cutting blade in less than 3 seconds.
If you notice abnormalities in operation, have the safety system
checked by a service engineer approved by ETESIA.
MAINTENANCE OF THE CUTTING SYSTEM
• Before and after each use, check the good condition of the cutting
blade, the coupling washer and the fastening screw.
• A cutting blade that is out of shape or worn beyond the wear marks
(small notches at the ends of the blade) must be replaced.
• Check regularly that the cutting blade is perfectly balanced (see
picture 15).
• Any impact against an obstacle, or any abnormal wear, can lead
to blade unbalance and the deterioration of the bearings, and even
damage to the engine as a whole. In this case the warranty does not
apply.
Use a new cutting blade rather than risk damage to the engine
resulting from excessive blade unbalance.
REMOVAL OF THE BLADE (PICTURE 16)
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• Some microcracks provoked by a shock can lead to the rupture of
the blade if it’s not replaced.
Wear gloves to avoid any accidents when handling the
cutting blade, which is extremely sharp on the sharpened
side.
• Remove the two screws holding the blade.
• Replace the blade. Mounting direction: fins towards the motor (see
picture 16).
Check that the two cutting points are turning in the same
plane.
• Measure the distance between the end of the blade and the edge of
the cutting deck skirt. This distance must stay the same when you
move the other end of the blade to the measuring point and must not
be less than 3 mm.
In case of an important impact :
have the blade attachment and
shaft checked by your ETESIA dealer.
SERVICING THE FORWARD GEAR
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (PICTURE 17)
After each use, clean the transmission system by removing any grass
that may have accumulated on it.
IMPORTANT !
Regularly check the correct adjustment of the
drive clutch cable and the blade clutch.
Checking and adjusting the tension:
L0 = length of the spring at rest
L1 = length of the spring when the corresponding control is
activated
7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MOWING WITH THE INSERT (MULCHING
CONFIGURATION)
• Insert the removable “mulching” insert: insert its end into its slot
(see a picture 11) at the back under the sump and push down firmly
on its retaining clip in the slot on the sump skirt (see b picture 11).
• Always adjust the cutting height according to the height and density
of the grass to be cut and the weather conditions.
• Look at the mown area: there should be no grass clippings on the
surface. If there are grass tracks visible, the cutting height should be
raised high enough to achieve the result sought.
MOWING WITH REAR EJECTION
For the occasional mowing of tall grass, you can use your
lawnmower without the grass collector or the removable mulching
insert. The deflector is designed to protect you. So only lift when
you need to remove the grassbox. It automatically repositions itself
afterwards. Do not use the lawnmower if the shield / deflector is not
in place. Do not remove it if for any reason whatsoever.
Advice: after initially changing to the high position, you can reinstall
the housing insert (mulching configuration) and finish off mowing by
a second run at the required cutting height.