Sabo John Deere 43-A ECONOMY 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 .................................................................................... 3
5 Proper use ................................................................................................................ 3
6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary lawnmower (petrol) ......... 3
General safety instructions ........................................................................................ 3
Preparatory measures ............................................................................................... 4
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 ) ......................... 7
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) ............................................................... 7
Fitting the charged starter battery (only for electro-start) (Illustration 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 ) .................................................................................. 8
Filling with fuel ........................................................................................................... 8
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 (only with selective engine drive) (Illustration G ) .. 8
Speed adjustment (only for VARIO drive) (Illustration H ) ....................................... 8
14 Grass collector ........................................................................................................ 9
Operation with grass collector ................................................................................... 9
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K ) ............. 9
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L ) ............................................................ 9
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 .................................................................................................... 10
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............................................................... 10
Maintenance of the blade ........................................................................................ 10
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) ............................................. 10
Replacing the blade ................................................................................................. 11
Servicing the front wheels ....................................................................................... 11
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) ....................................................... 11
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 ) ................................................................ 12
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 12
19 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 12
20 Technical data ........................................................................................................ 13
Engine ...................................................................................................................... 13
Mower ...................................................................................................................... 13
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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