– lower the cutting deck completely;
– start the engine and stay in neutral;
– engage the blade and leave it to turn for a few minutes.
Take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, then put it in a posi-
tion where it can dry quickly.
b) To clean the upper part of the cutting deck:
– lower the cutting
deck completely
(position «1»);
– blow a jet of com-
pressed air to re-
move any re-
mains of grass.
5.5.10 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1
month), disconnect the cables from the battery and follow the in-
structions in the engine manual.
Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings
which may have collected around the engine or silencer to
prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is
used!
Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting
the tube situated at the inlet of the
fuel filter (1) and follow the instruc-
tions in the engine booklet.
Put the machine away in a dry, shel-
tered place and preferably covered
with a cloth (
9.5).
IMPORTANT
The battery must be kept in a cool and dry
place. Before a long storage period (more than 1 month), always
charge the battery, and then recharge before using again (chapter
6).
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks
from the tubes, fuel cock or carburettor.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine is transported on a truck
or trailer, use ramps with suitable resistance, width and
length. Load the machine with the engine switched off, with-
out a driver and pushed by an adequate number of people.
During transport, close the fuel stopcock (if fitted), lower the
cutting deck, engage the parking brake and fasten the ma-
chine securely with ropes or chains to the hauling device.
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