Transporting The Machine - Grillo FD450 Manuel D'utilisation

FD450/ Translation of the original instructions
- IMPORTANT: always remember to use the one-third rule. Never cut more than one-third of
the total length of the grass at a time.
- Mulching can sometimes require making two cuts.
- Decrease the speed over the ground to avoid putting too much strain on the mower deck and
always cut with blades at full speed.
- The blades must always be well-sharpened. Replace blades that can no longer be sharpened.
LONG PERIODS OF STORAGE
The machine should be stored in a dry place protected from the weather; cover it with a sheet of
canvas if possible. If it is to be out of use for more than 1 month, disconnect the negative battery
lead and follow the instructions in the engine handbook; also lubricate all the joints. Check the
battery voltage periodically, ensuring that it does not drop below 12 Volts. If this occurs, charge
the battery. If the machine is to be out of use for more than 30 days (models with petrol engine),
drain the fuel from the engine to prevent sticky deposits from forming in the fuel intake system or in
vital parts of carburettor. To avoid this procedure, it is possible to save fuel in storage up to 12
months by using an appropriate fuel stabilizer. Add such additive to the fuel in the tank or in the
fuel container. Run the engine for a while to let the stabilizer get into the fuel system. Important: if
the engine is fed with petrol containing alcohol, drain the fuel tank and run the engine until there is
no fuel left.

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

If the machine has to be transported on a lorry or a trailer, engage the parking brake and fasten it
to the vehicle using correctly rated straps or cables. To lift the machine, fix the straps or cables to
the points indicated by the arrows (fig. 42). Check that crane, straps, and pulleys are sufficient.
strong and stable to lift the machine. The machine's total weight is 400 Kg.
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