Icon ON: Grass catcher or rear discharge
guard missing (Fig. 16F) (only for
models with rear grass catcher).
Icon ON: The grass catcher is full and
must be emptied (Fig. 16.F) (only for
models with rear grass catcher).
Battery icon with level indicator (Fig. 16.G)
Icon ON: Battery is charging.
Icon ON: Battery voltage level is optimal.
Icon on with engine off: Indicates that
the battery needs re-charging
Icon on with engine on: Indicates
battery charging problems.
Flashing icon: The battery is unable
to start the engine. You must contact
an Authorized Service Centre.
Icon ON: transmission in "neutral" (Fig. 16.H).
Hour meter (Fig. 16.I). Indicates the total
number of engine operating hours.
Headlights (Fig. 16.P). Icon ON:
Indicates that the headlights are on.
Maintenance required (Fig. 16.Q). Icon
ON: Routine maintenance indicator. The
maintenance schedule to follow is described
in section 13. The icon comes ON every
50 hours and remains ON for 1 hour.
Green Area (Fig. 16.R). The engine rotation
speed is suitable for optimal grass cutting.
Acoustic signals - Buzzer
1.
Continuous
• Electronic card protection
acoustic signal:
• The engine has been
2.
Intermittent
• The grass catcher is full.
acoustic signal:
system has intervened.
switched off for more than
30 seconds with the key
in the "DRIVE" position.
5. USING THE MACHINE
5.1. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
• Filling with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil
or fuel.
Check if there is fuel and check the oil level before using the
machine. For methods and precautions on refuelling and
topping up oil, follow the instructions in the engine handbook.
• Seat adjustment
See figure 17.
• Tyre pressure
See figure 18.
• Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a number
of different ways; before starting, prepare the machine based on
how the lawn is to be mowed.
1. Preparation for cutting and collecting the grass in the grass
catcher (only for models with rear grass catcher) (Fig. 19).
2. Preparation for cutting and rear grass discharge on
the ground (models with rear grass catcher only) (if
equipped) (Fig. 20).
3. Preparation for grass mowing and mulching.
4. Preparation for cutting and side grass discharge on the
ground (for models with side discharge
NOTE Never operate the machine without having installed
the exit guard!
5.2. SAFETY CHECKS
• General safety checks
Object
Battery
Rear discharge guard,
grass catcher
Side discharge
guard, suction grid
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines
Drive the machine
forwards and backwards,
shift to neutral /release
the drive pedal (par. 4)
Press the brake
pedal (par. 4)
Test driving
Safety devices
EN - 7
only) (Fig. 21).
Result
No damage to the casing,
cover or terminals
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
The machine slows
down and stops.
The machine stops.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
They operate as described
in the next paragraph.