Publicité
EN
7 START-UP AND OPERATION
7.1
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Always make sure the engine oil level
is correct. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes (see 7.4).
Pay attention when mowing on slopes:
avoid abrupt starts and stops, do not
run the machine transversally to the
slope but run from top to bottom and
vice versa.
Apply the parking brake when you park
the machine.
The machine may not be driven on slo-
pes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control of the machine and reduce the
risk of overturning.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving at full speed. The ma-
chine may overturn.
Keep hands and feet well away from the
articulated steering joint and seat bra-
cket. Risk of crushing injuries.
7.2
COMBINED USE OF ACCESSORIES
For the combined use of accessories,
please refer to the "TABLE FOR THE
CORRECT COMBINATION OF ACCES-
SORIES"
in section "0 TECHNICAL
DATA TABLE"
7.3
REFUELLING
Always use lead-free petrol only. DO
NOT mix petrol with oil.
For the capacity of the fuel tank, please refer to "0
TECHNICAL DATA TABLE" The transparency of
the tank allows the user to check the level easily.
NOTE! Petrol is perishable and should
not remain in the tank for more than 30
days.
It is possible to use ecological fuels, i.e. alkylate
petrol. The composition of these petrols is less
harmful to people and the environment.
No negative effects linked to use of the same
have been reported. However, there are types
of alkylate-based petrol available on the market
16
ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
for which it is not possible to give precise indica-
tions regarding their use.
For further information it is advisable to consult the
instructions and data provided by the producer of
the alkylate-based petrol.
Never fill the tank right to the top.
Leave a little space (equal to at least the whole
depth of the top-up mouth + 1 - 2 cm from the top
of the tank) so that when the petrol heats up it has
room to expand without overflowing.
If you plan on putting the machine away
for a prolonged period (e.g. over the
winter), only put enough fuel in the tank
to finish the last job in hand.
In fact, before storing the machine it is
a good idea to empty the fuel tank com-
pletely (see 10).
7.4
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(21; 22)
The machine is delivered complete with engine oil.
Before starting the machine check the
level of the engine oil.
To check / top up the engine oil, see
9.5.1.
7.5
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
To check / top up the transmission fluid,
see 9.7.1.
7.6
SAFETY CHECKS
When trying out the machine, check that the
results of the safety checks correspond with the
indications provided in the following tables.
Always carry out the safety checks be-
fore use.
If any of the results fails to match the
indications provided in the following ta-
ble, do not use the machine!
Take it to a service centre to be checked and
repaired if necessary.
Publicité
