Maintenance And Storage - IVT GLM-16 Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
CAUTION! Check frequently the self-
propelled system. Polish the gears
in the wheels (14) and put grease on
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them. Do the same control on the bar
bearing if any.
Regulation of the drive cable (10) [F6]
WARNING! Before you adjust the drive
cable (10), release the control bar and
wait till the engine stops.
∙ If the drive system does not engage and disengage
correctly, check the handle for correct assembly. Make
sure that all parts are in good condition and that all the
fasteners are tight.
∙
The drive system can slip if the drive cable (10),
is too lose.
∙
If the drive system slips, you need to shorten the
cable: turn the cable nut and test the drive system.
∙ If the drive system still slips, repeat the adjustement
and test untill the drive system does not slip.
∙ Before you begin to mow, make sure the drive
system will correctly disengage and that the mower will
stop. If the drive system will not disengage, take the
lawn mower to an authorized service centre before you
operate it.
ATTENTION! Make sure that all cables
are tense enough.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

CAUTION! Before carrying out any
maintenance
the engine and wait until it stops
completely.
∙ Always keep the tool and the ventilation slots (if
present) cleaned. Regular cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance will ensure efficiency and prolong the life
of your tool.
∙
If the tool should fail despite the rigorous
manufacturing and testing procedures, the repair should
be carried out by an authorized IVT customer service.
∙
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, to be sure the
tool is in safe working condition.
∙ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
∙
Use only original spare parts. Parts not produced
operation, turn off
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by manufacturer may cause poor fit and possible injury.
∙ Store the tool in a dry room out of reach of kids and
away from any flammable material.
∙ Store all fuel tanks securely. Never store the
equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building, where
fumes can reach an open flame or sparks.
∙ In order to reduce any risk of fire, clean the lawn
mower and in particularly the engine, the muffler, the
fuel tank. Suppress all grass traces or leaves or excess
of grease.
∙
Check frequently the condition of the deflector and
the grass catcher, replace them if there is any damage.
∙
In case you have to drain oil from the tank before
winter, do this operation outside.
∙ Wear thick gloves before mounting or sharpening
the blade. Be sure that the blade is always well
balanced.
WARNING! Stop the engine and unplug
the spark plug before any repairing or
maintenance operations.
∙ Check regularly the oil level and add some oil or
replace it if necessary.
∙ Frequently check the lawn mower and make sure that
all grass deposits are removed from beneath the deck.
∙
Lubricate regularly the wheel axle and the bearings
with grease.
∙
Check often the blade, in order to obtain a clean
work the blade should always be sharp and well
balanced.
∙
At regularly intervals check the tightening of all bolts
and screws. Wear off or badly tightening nuts and bolts
can involve some important damages to the engine or
to the frame.
∙ If the blade hits violently an obstacle, stop the lawn
mower and bring it to a IVT service point.
Blade
WARNING! Wear gloves, stop the
engine and unplug the spark plug
before proceeding these operations.
The blade is made of pressed steel, in order to obtain
a clean work sharpen the blade frequently, about every
25 hours of work. Be sure that the blade is always well
balanced.
[F7]
∙ Introduce a small iron axle (2 or 3 mm of diameter)
in the central hole of the blade: it should stay horizontal.