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6.3.3 REPLACING LIGHTS
The lights are mounted inside the hood and are accessible after lifting the hood. In the event that they need replacing, consult the
correct type of light with your supplier or the mower manufacturer based on the model of your mower.
► For replacement, disconnect the connector (1) of the light, with one hand hold the light from the outer side of the
hood (so that it does not fall on the ground) and use the other hand to slide out the bulb socket (2). Then take out the
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light (3) through the hood. For installation proceed in the reverse sequence.
6.3.4 REPLACING A FUSE
If a fuse is damaged the engine will immediately shut off, the mowing deck will stop and all
indicator lights on the dash board will turn off. In this case it is necessary to find the faulty
fuse and replace it with a new one. Under no circumstances should you replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse that has a higher current rating!
The fuses are accessible after the hood is lifted open.
► Remove the fuse and insert a new fuse with the same rating as the initial fuse, i.e. 20A or
10A. If even after replacing the fuse the engine or the mowing deck will not work, contact
an authorised service centre.
► Certain mower models are equipped with a central switchboard. Under no condition
should you tamper with the switchboard! The only exception is the replacement of fuses.
6.3.5 LIFTING THE MOWER
If you wish to lift the riding mower, use a jack and supports.
Proceed as follows:
► Place the jack underneath the gear box on the rear axle and lift the rear part of the mower.
► Insert two supports underneath the ends of the axles from the inner side of the rear wheels.
► Lift the front part of the mower and insert two supports under both ends of the front wheel axles.
Never lean the mower to the side where the carburettor is located. Oil could enter the air filter!
6.3.6 MOWING DECK - SHARPENING AND REPLACING THE BLADES
SHARPENING THE BLADES
The mowing blades must be sharp, statically balanced and straight. Blunt, incorrectly sharpened or damaged mowing blades cause
grass to be torn out of the ground, damage to lawns and mediocre collection of mowed grass in the grass catcher.
Do not repair a blade that is deformed or otherwise damaged, replace it immediately.
Whenever handling the mowing blades, always use heavy-duty work gloves.
Sharpening procedure:
► Remove the grass catcher, tilt the mower on to the right side and prop it up using suitable supports. It is recommended
to invite another person to help with tilting the mower in order to prevent damaging a part of the mower or an injury.
► Unscrew both blades and clean them.
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► First sharpen with a grinder and then with a file.
Do not sharpen directly on the mowing deck.
► After sharpening the blades, do not install them yet, but check their balance, see procedure below.
► Prior to reinstalling the blades, check the condition of the break pins which serve as protection of the mowing deck. If
the break pins are damaged, replace them immediately. Spare pins are supplied with the mower.
► After checking the balance and the break pins, screw the blades back in position. During installation, ensure that the bend of the
blades points upwards into the mowing deck body. Do not interchange the left and right blades. The right blade has a bolt with
a left thread.
► Carefully tighten the fastening bolts using a torque wrench using the prescribed tightening torque of
achieved the moment when the tangential (convex) spring under the fastening bolt is fully compressed and from this point on the
bolt is not tightened.
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10A 20A
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30 ± 3
Nm. This torque is