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STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine may be very warm immediate-
ly after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges. This can
cause burn injuries.
Release the Start/Stop loopG (fig. 9) to stop the
engine.
If the start/stop loop ceases to work, stop
the engine by removing the spark plug
cable from the spark plug. 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. 9).
SPEED (*)
Do not touch the variator control when the
engine is not running. This can damage
the operation of the variator.
Set to a suitable speed by moving the variator con-
trol to one of the 4 positions (fig. 10).
The various positions have the following speeds:
Position : approx. 2.8 km/h
Position 2: approx. 3.1 km/h
Position 3: approx. 3.6 km/h
Position : approx. 4.5 km/h
CUTTING HEIGHT
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade(s) come into contact with une-
ven ground.
The mower has single-lever control for adjusting
the cutting height. Pull the lever out, and set the
cutting height to one of the nine positions best suit-
ed to your lawn (fig. 11).
LAWN CARE RECOMENDATIONS
Each type of grass has different features and may
thus require different ways to care for the lawn;
always read the instructions on seed boxes for
mowing height for the growth conditions in the
work area.
Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem
and one or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the
lawn is damaged and growth is more difficult.
The following indications generally apply:
– too low a cut causes grass tears and uprooting,
with a "spotted" aspect;
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– in the summer, cutting must be higher to avoid
the ground from drying;
– do not cut wet grass; this could reduce blade
efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn;
– for particularly high grass, initially mow at maxi-
mum admitted machine height followed by a
second mow after two or three days.
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. 12) and clean around the transmis-
sion (*) and drive belts (*) with a brush or com-
pressed 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. 13).
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'.
Dismantle the battery by opening the battery cover,
disconnecting the terminal on the engine and
removing the battery (fig. 16). Connect the battery
charger (provided) to the battery, then connect the
charger to a wall socket and charge for 24 hours
(fig. 17).
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