Operating Instructions - Etesia SKM User Manual

7•1 PRePARATIoN ANd sTARTING
up
• Because of the technical nature of this operation, the preparation
and starting up of your mower are handled by your Dealer.
7•2 sAfeTy sysTeMs
Your mower has 2 safety switches, operated by the following items:
• The seat,
• The parking brake.
The engine can only be started under the following conditions:
• Parking brake applied and
• Cutting system selector not engaged.
the engine is turned off automatically if the driver leaves his seat
and:
• either the cutting system remains engaged,
• or the parking brake is not applied.
the cutting system can only be started if the operator is sitting on
the seat.
• In the event of a malfunction, stop the mower and contact your
Dealership.
7•3 fueL
CAuTIoN dANGeR!
Petrol is highly inflammable.
We recommend using 95 super grade unleaded and recently
purchased petrol. Buy only the amount of fuel you will be using
in 1 month and keep it in a clean tank designed specifically for the
purpose. Do not add oil to the petrol!
CAuTIoN!
never use an additive. do not use petrol/alcohol mixtures.
• Always fill the tank outdoors and do not smoke while filling
up. Avoid spilling petrol and overfilling the tank to prevent
overflowing: leave approximately 5 cm space under the filler collar
to allow the fuel to expand (picture 4, item B).
• Put the caps on the fuel tank and feed back in place.
• If you spill any petrol, when you smell petrol or when there is a risk
of other explosive conditions, do not try to start the engine but clean
carefully all the parts concerned and avoid causing any sparks until
the petrol vapours have dissipated.
7•4 seAT AdjusTMeNT
7•4•1 LoNGITudINAL seAT AdjusTMeNT
For safe driving, the position of the seat must be adjusted with
respect to the pedals.
• Pull the longitudinal seat adjusting control located underneath
the seat on the right outwards in order to be able to move the seat
backwards or forwards (picture 5).
The seat can also be folded forwards to keep it clean and dry.
7•4•2 seAT susPeNsIoN fIRMNess
AdjusTMeNT
For optimum comfort, the firmness of the seat suspension can be
adjusted to your weight.
• Turned the adjusting knob to the right or to the left to increase or
decrease the firmness of the suspension (picture 5).
7• oPerATInG InsTrUCTIons
7•5 sTeeRING CoLuMN TILT
AdjusTMeNT
• Loosen the steering column locking control (picture 6).
• Adjust the tilt angle of the steering column and tighten the locking
control.
By pulling the control to the outside, you can relocate it freely.
7•6 TuRNING The eNGINe oN ANd
oFF
7•6•1 TuRNING oN
Before use, always carry out a visual check to
make sure that the cutting blade and its attaching
screw are not worn or damaged.
• Before starting the engine, always check the engine oil level. Top
up the oil if the level does not reach the mark:
[ FULL ], (see par. 9.3.1 and picture 3).
The oil gauge must be screwed down home when the engine
is running.
• Also check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the expansion cylinder.
The oil level must always be visible in the expansion cylinder (see
par. 7.4.2).
• Check the cleanliness of the air cooling inlet grille at the back of
the engine hood, the engine compartment and the hydrostatic axle
cooling fins. Also regularly check the condition of the fan.
• Top up with fuel in order not to have to add petrol during work
when the engine is hot.
• open the petrol tap.
• Take place on your mower seat.
• Make sure that the cutting system selector is not engaged and that
the advance pedals are not operated.
• Turn the petrol control to the [ sTArT ] position for cold starts
• Insert the ignition key and turn it to the right to the starting position
[ ].
• When the engine has started, release the key and put the accelerator
control between the [ MInI ] and [ MAXI ] positions.
• Let the engine run for between 3 and 5 minutes before setting the
accelerator control to the [ MAXI ] position and starting the cutting
system.
To restart a hot engine, set the accelerated control directly to the [
MAXI ] position and start the engine.
The engine can only be started if the parking brake is applied and the
cutting system selector is not engaged.
CAuTIoN!
never leave the engine running in closed
areas where carbon monoxide, a dangerous substance, could
build up.
CAuTIoN!
never remove the petrol cap or add petrol
while the engine is running or when it is hot. Leave the
engine to cool for 2 minutes before topping up with petrol.
Do not change the original settings of the engine
and do not let the engine race. In the event of
maladjustment, contact your eTesIA dealership.
7•6•2 TuRNING off The eNGINe
• set the accelerator control to the [ MInI ] position then turn the
ignition key to the left, bringing it to the off position [ o ].
• Close the petrol tap for extended periods of stoppage.
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