HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.4.5 G
RASS CUTTING
IMPORTANT
ing large quantities of grass.
IMPORTANT
damage or premature wear of the friction elements, strictly observe the follow-
ing instructions.
To start cutting:
1. remove any foreign objects that could be hit by the blade (stones,
branches, bones, wire etc.) and mark off the position of hidden
elements that cannot be moved (roots, sprinklers etc.);
2. check that the grass-catcher is fitted properly;
3. put the accelerator lever into the «FAST» position;
4. bring the cutting deck to the highest position before engaging the
blade;
5. engage the blade (☛ 4.6) without remaining in the midway posi-
tions, whilst staying away from high grass;
6. start moving forwards onto the grass area very gradually and with particular
caution, as already described;
7. on rough ground, adjust the cutting height to prevent the blade from knocking
against uneven ground or foreign objects, damaging the blade and bracket;
8. engage the most suitable gear in order to reach the desired forward speed
(1st - 2nd gear) and adjust the cutting height (☛ 4.5) so that the quantity of
grass to be removed is not too much that it jams the blade or clogs up the
collector channel.
WARNING!
!
The machine is not designed for heavy-duty use or for mow-
The blade is engaged by means of a clutch device. To avoid
When cutting on sloping ground, the forward speed
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