Sabo 54-VARIO Livret D'entretien page 35

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2
2 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine ..................................... 2
3 Explanation of the pictograms .......................................................................... 2
4 Explanation of the symbols ............................................................................... 2
5 Proper use ......................................................................................................... 3
6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary lawnmower (petrol) ......... 3
General safety instructions................................................................................... 3
Preparatory measures ......................................................................................... 3
Handling.............................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance and storage..................................................................................... 5
7 Description of components ............................................................................... 6
8 Preparation ........................................................................................................ 6
Raise the handlebar (Illustration A1 + B1 + V4 ) ............................................... 6
Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1 ) ............................................................. 6
Attaching the grass collector to the mower (Illustration R1 + S1 ) ....................... 6
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) ........................................................... 6
Fitting the charged starter battery (only for electro-start)
(Illustration J3 + V1 + U1 )............................................................................... 7
Before using the lawnmower for the first time.................................................. 7
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Charging the starter battery (only for electro-start) ................................................ 7
Charger (Illustration R4 ) ..................................................................................... 7
Charging in assembled state (Illustration X1 ) ...................................................... 7
Charging the battery in disassembled state (Illustration W1 )................................ 7
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ............................................................................. 7
Filling with fuel ..................................................................................................... 7
10 Starting the engine ............................................................................................ 8
Manual start without electro-start (Illustration D + E ) ......................................... 8
Electro-start models (Illustration D + P4 + E )................................................... 8
11 Switching off the engine (Illustration F + P4 ) ................................................ 8
12 Emergency stopping ......................................................................................... 8
13 Movement drive ................................................................................................. 8
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G ) ..................................................... 8
Speed adjustment (only for VARIO drive) (Illustration H ) ..................................... 8
14 Grass collector .................................................................................................. 8
Operation with grass collector .............................................................................. 8
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K ) ............ 8
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L )......................................................... 8
Operation without grass collector ......................................................................... 9
15 Mowing .............................................................................................................. 9
Mowing on slopes ................................................................................................ 9
Checking the oil level ........................................................................................... 9
Checking operating safety.................................................................................... 9
Time restrictions .................................................................................................. 9
Tips on caring for your lawn ................................................................................. 9
Mowing (Illustration M ) ....................................................................................... 9
Mulching ............................................................................................................. 9
Converting the machine to rear ejection (Illustration U2 + S1 ) ........................... 9
16 Service intervals ................................................................................................ 9
17 Care and servicing of your lawnmower .......................................................... 10
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ................................................................................... 10
Storage ............................................................................................................. 10
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) .............................................................. 10
Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N ) ................................... 10
Maintenance of the blade ................................................................................... 10
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) .......................................... 10
Replacing the blade ........................................................................................... 10
Servicing the front wheels .................................................................................. 10
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) .................................................... 10
Servicing the drive ............................................................................................ 11
Changing the drive V-belt .................................................................................. 11
Recharging the starter battery (only for electro-start) .......................................... 11
18 Servicing the engine ....................................................................................... 11
Oil change ........................................................................................................ 11
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) ........................................... 11
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ............................................................ 11
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 11
19 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 12
20 Technical data ................................................................................................. 12
Engine .............................................................................................................. 12
Mower .............................................................................................................. 12
Sound power level ............................................................................................ 13
Sound pressure level ........................................................................................ 13
Vibrations ......................................................................................................... 13
21 Original spare parts ........................................................................................ 13
Declaration of Conformity ................................see the back, after the last language
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