Cleaning The Machine - GGP ITALY SPA SD98-108 Manuel D'utilisation

5.4.8 Cleaning the machine

After use, clean the outside of the machine.
Clean the plastic parts of the body 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.
IMPORTANT
Never use hose nozzles or harsh deter-
gents to clean the bodywork or the engine!
WARNING!
Do not let debris and dry remains of
grass accumulate in upper part of the cutting deck in
order to keep maximum machine efficiency and safety
levels.
After each use, accurately clean the cutting deck to remove
any grass remains or debris.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection and keep people
or animals away from the surrounding area when clean-
ing the cutting deck.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting deck the machine
must be on firm ground with:
– the stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the cutting deck has been completely lowered;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at a
time and run water through each one for a few minutes, with
the blades moving.
IMPORTANT
To avoid umpairing the efficient working
of the electromagnetic clutch:
– prevent the friction from coming into contact with oil;
– do not direct jets of high-pressure water directly onto the
clutch unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
b) To clean the upper part of the cutting deck:
– lower the cutting deck completely (position «1»);
– blow a jet of compressed air through the right and left guard
slots.
5.4.9 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.
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