WARNING: READ THOROUGHLY THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE US-
EN
ING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference
For information on the engine and the bat-
tery, read the relevant owner manuals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS .......................... 1
2. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ....... 4
3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ................. 6
4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ........... 7
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................. 9
5.1 Safety recommendations ................... 9
5.2 Why the safety devices cut in ............. 9
5.3 P reliminary operations
before starting work ........................... 9
5.4 Using the machine ........................... 10
5.5 Using on slopes ................................ 12
5.6 S uggestions for maintaining
a nice lawn ........................................ 13
6. MAINTENANCE ...................................... 13
6.1 Safety recommendations ................. 13
6.2 Routine maintenance ....................... 13
6.3 Interventions on the machine ........... 15
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 16
8. ATTACHMENTS ...................................... 17
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain impor-
tant information regarding safety and operation
and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT
These give details or further information on what
has already been said, and aims to prevent dam-
age to the machine.
WARNING!
Non-observance will result
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
Non-observance will result in
the risk of serious injury or death to oneself
or others.
The manual describes several machine models
that can mainly differ in:
– t ype of transmission: with mechanical gear-
change or with hydrostatic continuous speed
adjustment. The models with hydrostatic
transmission are identified by the word "HY-
DRO" on the identification label (see 2.2);
– t he inclusion of components or attachments
which are not widely available;
– s pecial equipment fitted.
The symbol "
" highlights all the differences
in usage and is followed by the indication of the
version to which it refers.
NOTE Whenever reference is made to a posi-
tion on the machine "front", "back", "left" or "right"
hand side, this is determined from where the
operator is seated. (Fig. 1.1)
IMPORTANT For all operations regarding the
use and maintenance of the engine or the battery
not described in this manual, refer to the relevant
manuals which form an integral part of all the
documentation supplied with the machine.
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS
to be a followed scrupulously
A) TRAINING
1) WARNING! Read these instructions care-
fully before operating the machine. Become
acquainted with the controls and the proper use
of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly. Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions may result in fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine. Lo-
cal laws can restrict the minimum age of the
operator.
3) Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
4) Never use the machine if the user is tired or
unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or
any substances which may slow his reflexes and
compromise his judgement.
5) Bear in mind that the operator or user is re-
sponsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property. It is
the user's responsibility to assess the potential
risk of the area where work is to be carried out,
and to take all the necessary precautions to en-
sure his own safety and that of others, particu-
larly on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable
ground.
6) If the machine is sold or lent to others, make
sure that the operator looks over the user in-
structions contained in this manual.
7) Do not allow children or other passengers to
ride on the machine as they could fall off and
injure themselves or compromise safe driving by
the operator.
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