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5. For the best mowing results, the engine should
always be driven at full throttle.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges. This
can cause burn injuries.
Release the Start/Stop loop G (fig. 6) to stop the
engine.
If the start/stop loop ceases to work,
stop the engine by removing the spark
plug cable
Immediately take the lawn mower to an
authorised workshop for repair.
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (*)
Engage the drive by pressing the clutch loop J
towards the handle. Disengage the drive by releas-
ing the clutch loop J (fig. 6).
MOWING TIPS
Before mowing the lawn, take care to remove any
stones, toys and other hard objects.
A machine with the MULCHING system cuts the
grass, chops it finely and then blows it down into
the lawn.
The grass clippings need not be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give the
best MULCHING effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not mow when the grass is wet.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than
1/3rd of the length should be cut off.
4. Ensure that the area under the mower casing is
always kept clean.
5. Always use a well-sharpened blade.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the engine before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade/blades come into contact with
uneven ground
It is possible to vary the cutting height by moving
the wheel axles through four positions (fig. 7 - 8).
from the spark plug.
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT – Regular, careful maintenance is
essential for keeping the safety level and origi-
nal performance of the machine unchanged in
time.
Wear strong working gloves during any cleaning,
maintenance or adjustment operation on the
machine.
Should it be necessary to access the lower part,
only tilt the machine from the side shown in the
engine handbook; following the relative instruc-
tions.
CLEANING
Carefully clean the machines with water after each
cut; remove the grass debris and mud accumulat-
ed inside the chassis to avoid their drying and thus
making the next start-up difficult.
The paintwork on the inside of the chassis may
peel off in time due to the abrasive action of the cut
grass; in this case, intervene promptly by touching
up the paintwork using a rustproof paint to prevent
the formation of rust that would lead to corrosion of
the metal.
Remove the transmission casing by removing the
screws S (fig. 9) and clean around the transmission
(*) and drive belts (*) with a brush or compressed air
once or twice a year.
Once every season, the drive wheels (*) should be
cleaned internally.
Remove both wheels. Clean the gear wheel and the
wheel gear rim of grass and dirt using a brush or
compressed air (fig. 10).
LUBRICATION
Set the lowest cutting height. Remove the screws
and dismantle the transmission casing (fig. 9).
Lubricate the drive shaft at the glide bearings with
oil/oil spray at least once per season (fig. 11).
BATTERY (*)
In normal use during the season, the battery is
charged by the engine. If the engine cannot be
started with the ignition key, it may be because the
battery is 'dead'.
Connect the battery charger (provided) to the bat-
tery, then connect the charger to a wall socket and
charge for 24 hours (fig. 12).
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