Operating Instructions - Etesia rmcb User Manual

cUttING heIGht AdjUstMeNt
Proceed only after engine has been switched off and blade
has come to a complete standstill.
Set the cutting height according to the height of the grass to be cut.
• Pull the centralised adjustment lever outwards to release it from its
notch, then turn it to the desired position and release it into its new
notch (picture 6). The numerical values on the indicator correspond
to the cutting height in millimetres.
Adapt the cutting height to the height and density of the grass and
the weather conditions. If the grass to be cut is very dense or wet, the
cutting height will need to be raised.
stARtING ANd stoPPING the eNGINe
Before starting the engine, make sure that the blade is properly
installed and properly tightened.
stARtING ANd stoPPING the eNGINe
ANd the cUttING blAde
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• Before starting the engine, ensure that the blade is correctly
tightened. The cutting blade is linked directly to the engine and
starts to rotate as soon as the engine is started.
• Do not start the engine when the cutting blade is in contact with long,
uncut grass as this would cause difficulties when starting. Never lift
your mower when starting it or when the cutting blade is rotating.
• open the fuel tap (a picture 7).
Pull the safety lever on the handlebar (a picture 8).
• stand behind the handlebar.
• slowly pull on the starter handle until you feel a compression.
• Go back to the starting position before pulling the starter handle fir-
mly to start the engine. Keep hold of the starter handle. The engine
and blade start simultaneously.
• to stop : release the blade clutch lever ; the blade is then on stop
and braked.
• Close the fuel tap (b picture 7).
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• open the fuel tap (a picture 7a).
• Place the throttle lever on start (the choke valve will shut
automatically).
• slowly pull on the starter handle until you feel a compression.
• Go back to the starting position before pulling the starter handle
firmly to start the engine. Keep hold of the starter handle.
• hold on and follow the starter handle back to first position.
• When the engine has started, put the throttle lever on position ''MAXI''.
• If attempts to start the engine are unsuccessful, repeat the operation
after putting the throttle in position ''MAXI''.
• do not use the choke to restart an engine which has just
been running (hot engine).
• to stop the engine and the cutting blade, move the gas lever to the
"STOP" position.
• Close the fuel tap (b picture 7a).
Do not change the original settings of the engine, do never
increase the engine rate. In the event of adjustment, contact
your specialist approved by etesIA.
Disengageable blade system (RMHB):
This safety arrangement enables to drive the machine without blades
rotation, when cut is not required (during transport).
• stand behind the handlebar and start engine
• Push the blade clutch lever hock towards front and fold the blade-
clutch lever on the handlebar (see picture 7)
• to stop : release the blade clutch lever ; the blade is then on stop
and braked.
7• oPerAtInG InstrUCtIons
mowing
Wear strong shoes and trousers. remove all objects such
as stones, wood, iron, string, bones, plastic, etc... from the
lawn.
Never put your hand or foot under the mower while the
engine is running.
Mow preferably when the grass is dry.If the grass is very
long or wet, cut it twice : firstly at maximum cutting height,
and then at the final height.
When you are mowing on slopes, you must be particularly
careful and exercise a great deal of caution when changing
direction. You should not mow on slopes that are too steep.
When mowing slopes proceed as shown in the diagram (fig. 9).
If the grass starts to clog under the deck, switch the engine
off and disconnect the plug lead before thoroughly cleaning
the cutting system.
As the wheel gauge corresponds to the width of the cutting deck, you
can easily visualise the cutting width. Furthermore, this allows you to
mow close up walls and flowerbeds and to go round trees. To obtain
a beautifully mown lawn, we recommend that you mow in parallel
lines overlapping slightly with the wheel each time.
foRWARd sPeed
Note:
Do not try to change the governor setting to increase the
engine's maximum speed. Racing the engine is dangerous
and invalidates the warranty.
foRWARd MoVeMeNt
- To move forwards, pull the advance lever back firmly against the
handlebars (b picture 8).
- To stop release the forward movement lever.
Be particularly careful when you have to pull the machine
towards yourself.
sPeed coNtRolleR (RMhb)
With its continuous speed variation the speed controller enables you
to adapt the speed of the lawnmower to all types of cut and use.
To change the driving speed start the motor then operate the variator
control (see picture 8b).
Your lawn will guide you in your choice of optimum speed :
- Select a slow speed if the conditions of shearing require it : high,
dense or wet grass, or inclined ground.
- Choose a faster speed if the conditions of shearing allow it : dry
grass, neither too high or too dense, and fl at ground.
Avoid moving the speed control knob when the engine is
stopped, because there is the danger of loosening the drive
belt. If it has been moved, put it in
control of tHe mower
mowing
• never touch the blade when it is rotating. take special care when
changing directions on slopes. Never mow up or down the slope,
always mow across (picture 9). Always keep a safe distance away
from the lawnmower cutting deck.
• stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before removing any
jams, or clear the cutting deck volute.
• If you can not stop the engine with the main control, turn off the
petrol cock (this will stop the engine to within 3 minutes).
position.
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