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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Fig.1)
NOTE: Your lawnmower is equipped with a safety device
(System 2) which kills the engine and stops the cutting blade
whenever the operator lets go of the handle.
ATTENTION: Never leave the mower unattended.
1. Place mower on the lawn, possibly on a flat surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and adjust the height of cut
accordingly.
3. Cutting height adjustment. This must be done when engine is
off.
a) Six settings are available.
b) For easier adjustment, lift the housing up so that the wheel
does not touch the ground.
c) Squeeze adjustment lever towards the wheel and move to the
desired setting.
d) Ensure the lever slots firmly into the chosen notch.
e) Adjust the two axle shafts to the same height of cut.
For best cutting performances, always cut to the same height
and in alternate directions (fig. 12).
4. Check that the high tension wire is on the spark plug.
IDEA 42R, IDEA 47R
5. Press the pump three times to enrichen the carburetion.
6. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle (fig. 13),
slowly pull starter handle until cord is stretched tight and then pull
hard to start the engine.
7. To stop the engine select the lower speed and let go of the
System 2 lever.
IDEA 42SR, IDEA 47SR
5. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle (fig. 14, ref.
1), slowly pull starter handle until cord is stretched tight and then
pull hard to start the engine.
6. Squeeze the traction lever towards the handles and the
mower will start moving forward and cut the grass (fig. 14, ref.
2).
7. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go of
the traction lever.
8. To stop the engine let go of the System 2 lever.
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The Mulching System
In addition to working with the traditional bagging system, you
can use your lawn mower with the mulching system.
With this system, the blade chops up the cut grass finely and
spreads it on the lawn uniformly with no need to collect it.
NOTE: For a healthier lawn, it is advisable to cut just 1/3 of
the grass height at a time and to select a lower speed.
ATTENTION: Always stop the engine before performing the
following operation.
For an easier installation/removal of the plug, it is recommended
to clean the underside of the mower deck from any grass
clippings before performing this operation (please refer to the
corresponding section of this manual).
Installation
1. Remove the grassbag from the mower.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with one hand.
3. With the other hand, lift the rear chute door of the mower.
4. Insert the front edge of the plug into the mower discharge
tunnel, while turning it (fig. 15)
5. When the plug is completely inserted, push the plug
downwards to secure the hook into the corresponding slot in the
mowerdeck.
NOTE: Familiarise yourself with the installation and the
removal of the Mulching plug to make sure this is always
correctly used. An improper installation can in fact put the
plug into contact with the cutting blade.
Removal
1. Lift the rear chute door with one hand.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with the other hand.
3. In the meantime, press the hook to disengage it from the
deck.
4. Gently pull the plug upwards while rotating it until it is
completely removed.
Grassbag
The grassbag material is capable of stopping most forms of
debris (stones, gravel, etc.) which could be thrown out by the
blade. lt is essential that the grassbag is checked periodically for
damage or wear, in which case it should be replaced
Immediately with an original IBEA grassbag.
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