! WARNING!

EN 24HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

must be on firm ground:

 

1.

fit the grass-catcher;

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2.

connect a water hose to its pipe fitting (1), and

 

 

run water through it;

 

3.

sit at the operator’s position;

 

4.lower the cutting deck completely;

5.start the engine and stay in neutral;

6.engage the blade and leave it to turn for a few minutes.

Take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, then put it in a position where it can dry quickly.

Put the machine away in a dry place protected from the weather and, if possible, cover it with a cloth.

5.4.11INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS

Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings which may have collected around the engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is used!

If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month), follow the instructions in the engine manual. Lubricate all joints as indicated (☛ 6.2.1).

➤In the electric start models:

Disconnect the connectors (2 and 3) of the battery (1).

IMPORTANT

The battery must be kept

 

in a cool and dry place. Before a long storage period (more than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then recharge before using again (☛ 6.2.5).

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3

Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at the inlet of the fuel filter