Cleaning; Cleaning The Machine; Battery - Alpina MP 84 Série Traduction De La Notice Originale

7.5 CLEANING

Clean thoroughly following the instructions
below every time it is used.

7.5.1 Cleaning the machine

• Clean the outside of the machine washing
the plastic parts of the bodywork with a
damp sponge using water and detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the
electrical parts or the electronic circuit
board located under the dashboard.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the
engine, silencer, battery compartment
and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or harsh
detergents for cleaning the body and engine!
7.5.2 Cleaning the discharge chute (for
rear collection models only)
If the discharge chute is clogged:
1. remove the grass catcher or the
rear discharge guard;
2. remove the grass cuttings; you can reach
them from the channel discharge opening.
7.5.3 Cleaning the grass catcher (for
rear collection models only)
1. Empty the grass catcher
2. Shake it to remove grass
cuttings and soil residue
3. Replace the grass catcher and clean
the interior of the cutting-means
assembly (par. 7.4.4-a), now remove
the grass catcher, empty and rinse it,
then place it where it can dry quickly.
7.5.4 Cleaning the cutting-
means assembly
Clean the cutting-means assembly thoroughly
to remove any grass remains or debris.
Keep people or animals away from
the surrounding area when cleaning
the cutting-means assembly.
a. Cleaning the interiors
When washing the inside of the cutting-
means assembly and the discharge chute,
the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the grass catcher or the rear
discharge guard mounted in place
(for rear collection models only)
– the side discharge chute mounted (for
models with side discharge only);
– the operator seated;
– the cutting-means assembly in position «1»;
– the engine running
– the transmission in neutral
– the cutting means engaged
• Connect a water hose to each of the pipe
fittings (fig. 29.A; fig. 30.A) one at a time
and run water through each one for a few
minutes, with the cutting means moving.
IMPORTANT In order not to compromise
the efficiency of the electromagnetic clutch:
- do not let the clutch come into contact with oil;
- do not spray pressurised water
directly on the clutch unit;
- do not clean the clutch with petrol.
b. Cleaning the exterior
Do not let debris and dried grass
accumulate in the upper part of the
cutting-means assembly in order
to maintain maximum machine
efficiency and safety levels.
To clean the upper part of the
cutting-means assembly:
• lower the cutting-means assembly
completely (position «1»);
• blow a jet of compressed air through the right
and left guard openings (fig. 29; fig. 30).
7.6

BATTERY

To ensure long life to the battery it is
essential to keep it carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be charged:
• before using the machine for the
first time after purchase;
• before leaving the machine disused for
a long period (over 30 days) (par. 9);
• before starting up the machine after
a prolonged period of inactivity.
Carefully read and observe the battery
recharging instructions in the booklet provided
with the battery. Failure in following the procedure
or in charging the battery could permanently
damage the battery elements. A flat battery
must be recharged as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Recharging must be
done using a battery charger at constant
voltage. Other recharging systems can
irreversibly damage the battery.
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