Elem Garden Technic RIDER61-P Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 148

3. The blade must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the grass is cut
straight without any ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
4. The engine must run at full speed, both to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to get
the
necessary thrust to push the cuttings through the collector channel.
5. The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of growth of the grass, which
should not be left to grow too much between one cut and the next.
6. During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the
ground from drying out.
7. If the grass is very tall, it should be cut twice in a twenty four hour period. The first time
at maximum cutting height, possibly reducing the cutting width and the second cut at
the height desired.
8. The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate the cutting in both directions.
9. If the collector channel tends to get blocked with grass, you should reduce the forward
speed since this may be too high for the condition of the lawn. If the problem persists,
the probable causes are either the badly sharpened blade or deformed wings.
10. Be very careful when mowing near bushes or kerbs since these could distort the
horizontal position of the cutting deck, and damage its edge as well as the blade.
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6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
electric start models) or shift the accelerator lever to «OFF» (in the manual start
models) and read the relevant instructions before starting any cleaning,
maintenance or repairs. Wear suitable clothing and strong gloves for dismantling
and refitting the blade and in all other hazardous situations for the hands.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and not repaired. Only use
original spare parts: The use or non-original and/or incorrectly fitted parts will
compromise the safety of the machine, may cause accidents or personal injuries
for which the Manufacturer is under no circumstance liable or responsible.
unauthorized places!
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Disconnect the spark plug cap, remove the key (in the
Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in
Any adjustments or maintenance operations not