Before Operating - IBEA GARDEN PRO series Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

without safety devices, for example defl ectors and/or ca-
tchers in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
13. Disengage all drive clutches before starting the engine.
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according
to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor.
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the di-
scharge chute.
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is
running.
19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn-
mower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and operating
the lawnmower;
- if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check imme-
diately).
20. Stop the engine:
- whenever you leave the lawnmower;
- before refuelling.
21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and,
if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure 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 fl ame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce the fi re hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-
tion.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done out-
doors.

BEFORE OPERATING

Filling the crankcase with oil
The engine is supplied without oil in the crankcase. Therefore,
before starting the engine:
1. Place the machine on a fl at surface.
2. Pull the dipstick out, unscrewing cap counterclockwise (fi g.
1, rif. 10).
3. Slowly pour about 0,65 l of SAE 10W-30 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) oil in
the sump.
4. Let the oil settle for a couple of minutes.
5. Clean the dipstick with a rag and replace it turning the cap
in a clockwise direction.
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check oil level is just below
the "FULL" or "MAX" notch.
ATTENTION:
1. Do not fi ll beyond level as this may damage the engine.
2. To keep your engine in good working order, change the
oil after the fi rst 8 hours of use and then every 50 working
hours.
3. If the mower is used in very dirty and dusty conditions,
change the oil more frequently.
4. For further information we recommend that you consult
the manual supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Filling the fuel tank
1. Clean around the tank cap.
2. Take the cap off (fi g. 1, rif. 11) and fi ll the tank up to about
15 mm from the top with clean petrol.
3. Replace cap and clean any spillage.
ATTENTION:
1. Always handle fuel with maximum care.
2. Refuel outdoors using a clean funnel to prevent spilling.
Wipe up any spilled petrol.
3. Refuel only after turning the engine off and when engine
is cold. Do not fi ll beyond 15 mm from top of fuel tank as fuel
expands when hot.
4. When fi lling tank, keep far away from open fl ames and
sparks and DO NOT smoke!
5. Do not mix oil with gasoline. (See engine manual for fur-
ther informations on oil and fuel).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Your lawnmower is equipped with a safety device (Sy-
stem 2) which kills the engine and stops the cutting blade
whenever the operator lets go of the handle.
ATTENTION: Never leave the mower unattended.
When the engine is already warm, it is not necessary to move
the throttle lever to the START
the engine.
1. Place your mower on the lawn and, if possible, cut on a le-
vel surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and, then, set the cutting hei-
ght.
3. Cutting height adjustment (you must do this with the mo-
tor switched OFF).
a) Six settings are available.
b) For easier adjustment, lift the housing up so that the
wheel does not touch the ground.
c) Squeeze adjustment lever (fi g. 2) towards the wheel and
move to the desired setting.
d) Ensure the lever slots fi rmly into the chosen notch.
e) Adjust all wheels to the same setting.
4. Check that the high tension wire is on the spark plug (fi g. 1,
rif. 12).
5. Move the throttle lever (fi g. 3, rif. 1) to the START
tion.
6. Squeeze the System 2 (fi g. 1, rif. 2) lever towards the handle,
slowly pull starter handle (fi g. 1, rif. 4) until cord is stretched
tight and then pull hard to start the engine.
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