IBEA IDEA 42R Notice D'emploi Et D'entretien page 11

Note: Your lawnmower can also be used without Mulching
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plug or grassbag. In this case, grass clippings will be
discharged on the lawn through the discharge tunnel. Make
sure the chute door is always closed.
Blade bushing
While operating with your lawnmower, it may happen that the
cutting blade collides with a solid object with the consequent
breakage of blade bushing pins (fig. 16). The mower will then
start to vibrate abnormally.
In order to avoid severe damages to your lawnmower,
immediately stop the engine when the above mentioned situation
takes place.
Please consult your IBEA dealer for blade bushing replacement.
MAINTENANCE
Crankcase oil change
ATTENTION:
To keep your engine in good working order, change the oil
after the first 5 hours of use and then every 50 working hours.
If the mower is used in very dirty and dusty conditions,
change the oil more frequently.
Please refer to the engine manual for further information.
NOTE: Please refer to local regulations for correct disposal
of burnt engine oil.
Servicing the spark plug
Servicing the air cleaner
Please follow the instructions contained in the enclosed manual
supplied by engine manufacturer.
Adjusting the traction cable
After several hours of initial use, the traction cable may slacken
impairing traction.
If this occurs, adjust the cable as described below.
Turn the ring nut shown in figure 17 in the direction indicated by
the arrow. This eliminates slack and re-establishes optimum
working order.
It is now possible to tighten cable slack by movement on the
adjuster. Your mower is correctly adjusted when traction
engages 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 sharpened.
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 during
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
connector 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 Òin neutralÓ 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.
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-
like 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 cylinder
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 inside 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.
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 ÒBlade
inspectionÓ.
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.
If
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