Maintenance And Storage - GGP ITALY SD98 Gebrauchsanweisung

2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all objects which
can be ejected from the machine.
3) DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
– store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose;
– refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot;
– if you spill petrol, do not start the engine and
move the machine away from the area of spill-
age. Do not create any source of ignition until
the petrol vapours have evaporated;
– put back and tighten all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine to
check that the blades, blade bolts and cutter as-
sembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
6) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the
rotation of one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Before starting the engine, disengage the
blades and shift into neutral.
4) Do not use on slopes of more than 10° (17%).
5) Remember there is no such thing as a "safe"
slope. Travelling on grass slopes requires par-
ticular care. To guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
– engage the drive slowly and always keep the
machine in gear, especially when travelling
downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns;
– tay alert for humps and hollows and other hid-
den hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
6) Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment:
– use only approved drawbar hitch points;
– limit loads to those you can safely control;
– do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing;
– use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when-
ever advised in the instructions manual.
7) Disengage the blades before crossing sur-
faces other than grass.
8) Never use the machine with damaged guards,
or without the safety protective devices in place.
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9) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the risk of per-
sonal injury.
10) Before leaving the driving seat:
– disengage the blades and lower the attach-
ments;
– go into neutral and apply the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
11) Disengage the blades, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key:
– before cleaning, checking or servicing the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma-
chine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
– If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check for the causes immediately).
12) Disengage the blades for transport or when-
ever they are not in use.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blades:
– before refuelling;
14) Reduce the throttle during engine run-out. If
the engine is provided with a shut­off valve, cut
off the fuel when you have finished mowing.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2) Never store the equipment with petrol in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, si-
lencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety
purposes.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors.
7) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the
rotation of one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
8) When the machine is to be stored or left unat-
tended, lower the cutting deck.