Etesia PBE User Manual page 5

1• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS (FOLLOWING)
• Never remove the fuel cap whilst the engine is running or hot.
Allow the engine to cool for few minutes before filling.
• Ensure that the fuel tank and fuel can caps are replaced correctly.
• If fuel is spilt, do not attempt to start the engine: remove the mower
from the affected area and take care not to ignite any undispersed
fuel vapour.
• Do not carry the mower with petrol in the tank or with the feed tap
open.
• Do not modify the regulator springs, rods or other parts to increase
the engine speed. Operate the engine at the recommended speed.
• Do not check the spark by removing the spark plug. Use an
approved checking system.
• Do not pull the starter with the spark plug is removed. If the
engine is flooded, turn the fuel control to the Max. position and start
the motor till it starts up.
• Do not knock the engine wheel with a hammer or hard object.
Otherwise, the wheel may break during operation. Have all major
servicing operations performed by an authorised ETESIA repairer
who has the appropriate tools.
• Do not use the engine without the silencer. Check the silencer
regularly and have it replaced if its is damaged or leaking.
• Do not touch the exhaust pipe, cylinder or fins when hot. Otherwise,
you may get burnt.
• do not use the mower in wooded areas, brush or on fallow or grassy
ground if the exhaust pipe is not fitted with a spark arrester (the
owner or user is responsible for ensuring that the spark arrester is in
good condition).
• Do not start the engine when the air filter or air filter cover is
removed.
• To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, remove the spark
plug cap during servicing operations.
• Clean the cylinder fins and regulator mechanism of any dirt, grass
residues and other materials which could alter the engine speed.
• Pull the starter cord slowly till you feel resistance. Then pull it
energetically to prevent recoiling and hurting your hand or arm.
• Check the fuel piping and connections for cracks and leaks and
have them changed if necessary.
• The spare blades must only be fitted on machines for which they are
designed, in accordance with the instructions.
• Use only original ETESIA spare parts. The use of inferior quality
parts can damage the engine.
rESPOnSiBiliTy
• No responsibility will be accepted by the manufacturer in the
event of failure to comply with this manual or with current
regulations.
• Never attempt to adjust your ride-on mower without the prior
approval of the manufacturer.
• Unauthorized adjustments could prove dangerous and result in
serious injury to the user.
No responsibility will be accepted by the manufacturer in the case
of failure to comply with these instructions.
iDEnTificaTiOn Of THE MOwEr
• The serial number off your mower is on the identification label on
your mower.
always give this number to your dealer for all servicing on your
mower.
• you will only be ready to use this mower after you read the safety
instructions. Read completely this manual for the using and the
servicing of the mower.