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5.4.11 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If you intend not to use the machine for a long period (more than 1 month), disconnect
the battery cables and follow the instructions in the engine instruction manual.
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 manual.
WARNING!
!
cuttings which may have collected around the
engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire
the next time the machine is used!
Put the machine away in a dry, sheltered place and
preferably covered with a cloth (
IMPORTANT
storage period (more than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then recharge
before using again (
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks from the tubes,
fuel stopcock or carburettor.
5.4.12 Card protection device
The electronic circuit board has a self-resetting protector which breaks the circuit if
there is a fault in the electrical system. This causes the engine to shutdown and is indi-
cated by the indicator light going our (
plete shutdown of the control panel (
The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of the fault should
be ascertained and dealt with to avoid reactivating the protection device.
IMPORTANT
– do not invert the leads on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine without its battery or damage may be caused to the
charging regulator;
– be careful not to cause short-circuits.
Carefully remove any dry grass
8.4).
The battery must be kept in a cool and dry place. Before a long
6.2.4).
To avoid activating the protection device:
machine with indicator light) or by the com-
machine with 6 indicator light control panel).
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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