• For this reason, your model may differ slightly from the description in this manual. ou are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on mower! • Up-to-date technical information can be obtained from your dealer who will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.
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Any modification not authorised by use and maintenance of your mower. eTesIA can make the machine dangerous and lead to severe injury in use. In the event of failure to comply with these instructions seRVICING eTesIA cannot accept any responsibility.
2• KeY To dIAGrAMs - sAFeTY • LABeLs • eNGINe dIAGRAMs • Various labels have been affixed to your mower. Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable. • Check that they are all present (see list below and pictures). stop the engine before fill the fuel tank. do noT sMoKe. •...
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2• KeY To dIAGrAMs - sAFeTY Rectangle A Rectangle B...
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2• KeY To dIAGrAMs - sAFeTY Rectangle B Marking of accumulators...
2• KeY To dIAGrAMs - Use • eNGINe sPeed • dIffeReNTIAL LoCk • Indications for controlling engine speed: sTArT : position for starting the engine MAXI : engine at full speed The arrow indicates the direction of pedal MInI : engine idling movement to lock the differential •...
The seat can also be folded forwards to keep it clean and dry. and do not let the engine race. In the event of 7•4•2 seAT susPeNsIoN fIRMNess maladjustment, contact your eTesIA dealership. AdjusTMeNT 7•6•2 TuRNING off The eNGINe For optimum comfort, the firmness of the seat suspension can be •...
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7• oPerATInG InsTrUCTIons 7•8•3 MANuAL CoNTRoL LeVeR foR CAuTIoN! never use the accelerator control [ sTArT ] position to stop the engine. advanCe CAuTIoN! never leave the ignition key in the on The advancing of your mower can also be controlled with the manual position [ I ] when the engine is at a stop;...
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7• oPerATInG InsTrUCTIons When you are mowing with the cutting blade set low, it is essential to • outside these servicing reminder periods, the display indicates the move at a low speed in order to maintain a high engine speed. engine running speed when it is operating.
The box contains two fuses and is closed by a protection lid. 9• MAInTenAnCe on the left hand-side, the sKM model’s cutter housing is a fitting Before carrying out any maintenance, stop the engine, and allowing the collection of a quick union for watering (picture 12).
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9• MAInTenAnCe (sKM) or that of the side deflector (sKF) of the mower. If necessary, • Close the drain tap. remove the cutting system. • Clean the surroundings of the gates to prevent any impurities from If you do not know how to do it or you do not have the right tools, getting into the engine housing.
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Batteries contain dangerous material and should never be dumped have your eTesIA dealer change the oil and replace the oil into the natural environment. They come under precise rules of filter after 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours.
10• MAInTenAnCe sChedULe Page Component Always before After the first Every Every Every Observations moving 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 250 hours Or annually (at the 1st of the occasions) Engine Oil Check level and replace oil 10W40 top up Can ref: 38383 Motor oil Filter replace...
12•4 TRANsPoRT obligation to take back eTesIA riding mower tyres free of charge. It is better to use a loading ramp to load or unload the mower on a trailer or a utility vehicle.
• should eTesIA discover that the machine is not used in the use pedal covers, running board cover, anti scalp kit, roll axle... initially declared, eTesIA allows itself to cancel the warranty.
13, rue de l’Industrie, 67165 WIsseMBoUrG CedeX declare under our responsibility, that the ride-on lawnmowers, type A85, reference sKM, sKF to which this declaration refers, fulfil all the relevant terms of directive 2006/42/eC applicable to them as well as to the provisions of all other directives european applicable to them :...
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Stamp here please ETESIA SERVICE GARANTIE 13 rue de l'Industrie 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX France...
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This card has to be returned completed to ETESIA upon the first setting up. ModeLL: serIAL nUMBer: WARRANTY CERTIFICATE USER NAME ___________________________ Forename _________________________ Street ___________________________ Zip code __________________________ Town __________________________ Country____________________________ Tel ______________________________ Date of purchas _____ _____ 20 ___ Tel.