Before turning on the engine always check that:
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the radiator liquid is up to the level (fig. 6, ref. A);
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the engine cooling intake grilles are clean (fig. 7);
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the engine oil is up to the level (fig. 46);
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the hydraulic oil is up to the level (fig. 4);
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the feed and reverse motion pedals (fig. 1 no. 1 and no. 2) are in the stop position;
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the turbine button is in the neutral position (fig. 2 no. 9);
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the PTO push button is in the neutral position (fig. 2 no. 8);
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the air filter is clean (fig. 8);
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the metal grid inside the grass catcher is clean (fig. 9);
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the cutting deck, the loading accelerator and the grass entry ducts are clean.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 10).
STARTING THE ENGINE
Insert the ignition key (fig. 2 no. 4); turn it to warm-up; when the plug light comes out turn the key at the top of its
travel and release it as soon as the engine starts.
To switch off the engine turn the key to the «0» position.
STARTING WORK
1)
Lift the deck from the ground.
2)
Adjust the cutting height using the pins on the deck (fig. 11 and 12).
3)
Adjust the seat positions (fig. 1 no. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) and the steering wheel positions (fig. 1 no. 10).
4)
Set the cutting deck down (fig. 1 no. 7).
5)
Accelerate the engine half way (fig. 1 no. 6). Do not engage the blades with the engine at maximum speed, but
bring it to half speed and then engage the turbine (fig. 2 no. 9), then engage the PTO (fig. 2 no. 8). Always
engage the blades some metres before getting into the grass to cut, so to make sure both the cutting deck and
the grass entry ducts get cleaned.
6)
Gently press the speed presetting pedal (fig. 1 no. 1) and start work. The pedal (fig. 1 no. 2) is the reverse
gear.
7)
When the grass catcher is full, a sensor automatically disengages the blades rotation to avoid blocking up the
grass entry ducts; using the lever (fig. 1 no. 8), the basket is lifted upwards and operating the lever (fig. 1 no.
9), the basket is emptied.
8)
To start work again, switch both turbine and PTO off to disengage them and press the two push buttons again
to turn them on.
FINISHING WORK
Once mowing has been completed, disengage the blades and the turbine. To stop:
1)
Lift the foot up from the feed pedal (fig. 1 no. 1 or no. 2).
2)
Set the throttle lever to minimum speed.
3)
Lower the cutting deck to the ground.
4)
Turn the engine off turning the key in the "0" position and apply the parking brake (fig. 1 no. 11).
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE
The machine can also be used under most demanding conditions without any risk of jamming up. Certain measures
must be taken and all devices must be adjusted properly.
1)
Before starting work check that the deck and the entry ducts are perfectly clean without any dried grass or soil
crusting.
2)
Check the terrain before mowing, make sure there are no stones, sticks or foreign objects.
3)
While mowing keep the engine at maximum revs., adjust the speed to suit the height of the grass. Be careful
when coming across tall thick clumps of grass, slow down.
4)
Sharpen the lawnmower blades regularly (fig. 13); the cut will be better and the engine will not have to work so
hard.
5)
After having emptied the grass from the catcher, always engage the blades some metres before getting into
the grass to cut, so both the cutting deck and grass entry ducts are cleaned and the clutch is protected.
6)
Keep the pull-out grid in front of the radiator clean.
7)
Keep the grass catcher grid clean: before taking it out, apply the safety block (fig. 9, ref. A).
8)
If the grass is wet or very tall, do not cut in the lowest position, but at an intermediate height.
9)
Check the tension on the belts that work the deck; use the adjuster if necessary (fig. 5, ref. A).
10) Check that the blades are not worn, especially the fins that push the grass into the entry duct.
11) Check the loading accelerator vanes for wear.
12) Check that no foreign objects have clogged the accelerator impeller.
13) Check the rotation of the duct inside the grass catcher.
14) Check that the blades disengage automatically when the grass catcher is full; to do this, turn the ignition key,
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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