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5.4.8 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine.
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 electronic
circuit board located under the dashboard.
IMPORTANT
Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents to clean
the bodywork or the engine!
WARNING!
Do not let debris and dry remains of grass accumulate
in upper part of the cutting deck in order to keep maximum machine
efficiency and safety levels.
After each use, accurately clean the cutting deck to remove any grass remains
or debris.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection and keep people or animals away
from the surrounding area when cleaning the cutting deck.
a) When washing the inside
of the cutting deck the machine must be on firm
ground with:
– the stone-guard fitted (Side Discharge Models only);
– the operator seated;
– the cutting deck has been completely lowered;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at a time and run water
through each one for a few minutes, with the blades moving. Note the pipe
fittings (1) may vary from illustration on some models.
IMPORTANT
The machine is fitted with an Electromechanical Clutch
attached to the engine shaft. When cleaning the machine:
– do not direct jets of high-pressure water directly onto the clutch unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
b) To clean the upper part
of the cutting deck:
– lower the cutting deck completely (position «1»);
– blow a jet of compressed air through the right and left guard slots.
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