IBEA IDEA 42 Série Notice D'emploi Et D'entretien page 10

Servicing the spark plug
Servicing the air cleaner
Please follow the instructions contained in the enclosed ma-
nual supplied by engine manufacturer.
Adjusting the traction cable
(IDEA 42SB, IDEA 47SB, IDEA 47SH)
After several hours of initial use, the traction cable may sla-
cken impairing traction.
If this occurs, adjust the cable as described below.
Turn the ring nut shown in figure 17 in the direction indica-
ted by the arrow. This eliminates slack and re-establishes opti-
mum working order.
It is now possible to tighten cable slack by movement on the
adjuster. Your mower is correctly adjusted when traction en-
gages when there is 30 mm between the traction lever and
the handlebar.
Blade Inspection
The frequency of blade inspection depends on the working
conditions.
1. Make sure that the engine is not running and the high wire
is disconnected from the spark plug.
2. Drain petrol from the fuel tank.
3. Tip mower on its left side. Avoid rotating the blade when the
mower is tipped because starting problems may result.
4. Carefully examine the blade:
a) If the cutting edge has become rounded it must be sharpe-
ned.
b) Check where the flat and curved parts meet and, if there
are any cracks or signs of wear replace the blade immediately.
ATTENTION: A worn or cracked blade can easily break du-
ring use or pieces may break off, resulting in serious injury
to yourself or a bystander.
Sharpening or replacing the cutter blade
Please contact your IBEA dealer for any intervention on the
cutting blade.
The blade bolt should be tightened to 5,5 Kgm.
Cleaning the mower deck
To achieve optimum cutting results and effective collection,
the underside of the mower deck and the grass discharge area
must be kept clean.
These models feature a special device that allows you to clean
the machine simply and quickly using a normal garden hose.
1. Fit your female quick-release connector onto the male con-
nector on the mower body, after making sure the connector is
free from any grass residue (fig. 18).
NOTE: Make sure that the hose is not trapped under the
body.
2. Turn the water ON.
3. Switch ON your mower following the instructions described
in the corresponding section.
4. Keep the safety lever pressed and do not touch the traction
handle.
5. Allow the machine to work "in neutral" for several minutes.
Grass residues will be detached due to the combined action of
the water jet and blade movement, leaving the internal parts
of the body perfectly clean.
6. After cleaning, switch OFF the engine, detach the water
hose and allow your perfectly clean lawn mower to dry.
Manuale serie IDEA P5090603 2015.indd 10
Preparing mower for storage (more than a month).
1. To drain fuel from the tank, pump the petrol with a siphon
from the tank into a suitable container.
2. Start engine and let it run until it stops, due to lack of fuel.
ATTENTION: All petrol must be expended to prevent gum-li-
ke varnish deposits from forming in the carburetor, fuel line
and fuel tank. Such deposits, if allowed to form, will cause
starting problems and poor engine performance.
3. Remove the high tension wire from the spark plug and clean
the surrounding area so that dirt cannot penetrate the cylin-
der when the spark plug is removed. Remove the spark plug
and pour a spoonful of 2-cycle oil into the cylinder chamber.
Pull the recoil starter handle slowly to distribute oil on the in-
side of the cylinder. Then install the spark plug and tighten,
using a spanner. Do not install the high tension wire on the
spark plug.
4. Clean the cylinder head cooler fins, external engine parts
and mower deck.
5. Check and tighten all screws, bolts and nuts.
If any parts are damaged, repair or replace them.
6. Inspect the grassbag. Replace it if it is damaged or worn.
7. Check the condition of the blade and blade bolt; refer to
"Blade inspection".
8. Clean the air filter (see engine manufacturer's manual).
9. Touch-up all chipped paint surfaces.
10. Store the mower in a clean, dry place. The handles may be
folded to save space. Cover the mower to protect it and keep
it clean, ready for next season.
NOTE: Before using the mower again, check that the handles
are well installed and all knobs are tightened.
10
23/12/15 10.02