GGP ITALY SPA MJ 66 Operator's Manual page 68

duced to ensure safe conditions (see 1A-
C7-8-9).
Whatever the conditions, always reduce the
speed if you notice a drop in engine speed – if
you travel too fast compared to the amount of
grass being cut, you will not be able to mow the
grass well.
Disengage the cutting means and raise the
cutting-means assembly as high as possible
whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
5.4.6 Emptying the grass catcher
(Fig. 5.10)
NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher can
only be done with the cutting means disengaged,
otherwise the engine stops.
The grass catcher is full when the grass cuttings
remain on the lawn. If you continue mowing with
the grass catcher full, it may block the collector
channel.
To empty the grass catcher:
– disengage the cutting means (see 4.3);
– lower the engine speed;
– shift into neutral (N) (see 4.12 – Mechanical
transmission or 4.22 – Hydrostatic transmis-
sion) and stop moving forward;
– engage the parking brake on slopes;
– hold onto the rear handle (1) and tip up the
grass catcher to empty it;
5.4.7 Unblocking the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at ex-
cessively high speed, can clog up the collector
channel. If this happens proceed as follows:
– s top forward movement immediately, disen-
gage the cutting means and stop the engine;
– r emove the grass catcher;
– r emove the grass cuttings; you can reach
them from the channel discharge opening.
WARNING! This job must only be per-
formed with the engine turned off.
5.4.8 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the
cutting means, reduce the engine speed and
ride the machine with the cutting-means assem-
bly in the highest position.
5.4.9 End of work
Stop the machine, put the accelerator lever in
the «SLOW» position and turn off the engine by
putting the ignition key into the «OFF» position.
When the engine has stopped, close the fuel
stopcock (1) (if fitted). Fig. 5.11)
WARNING!
accelerator in the «SLOW» position for 20
seconds before stopping the engine.
IMPORTANT To keep the battery charged,
do not leave the ignition key in the «ON» position
when the engine is not running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After each mowing session, clean the outside
of the machine, empty the grass catcher and
shake it to remove residual grass and earth.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp
sponge using water and detergent, taking care
not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the
electronic circuit board located under the seat.
IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or
harsh detergents for cleaning the body and en-
gine!
WARNING!
grass accumulate in the upper part of the
cutting-means assembly in order to maintain
maximum machine efficiency and safety
levels.
After each use, clean the cutting-means as-
sembly thoroughly to remove any grass remains
or debris.
WARNING!
keep people or animals away from the sur-
rounding area when cleaning the cutting-
means assembly.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting-
means assembly and the collector channel, the
machine must be on firm ground:
– p repare the machine according to the operat-
ing mode that was used the last time (see
5.3.4);
– c onnect a water hose to its pipe fitting (1), and
run water through it (Fig. 5.12);
– sit in the operator's position;
– l ower the cutting-means assembly com-
pletely;
– start the engine and stay in neutral;
– e ngage the cutting means and allow them to
run idle for a few minutes.
Remove the grass catcher, the side discharge
chute or mulching attachment (if provided), rinse
and place them where they can dry quickly.
EN - 12
To avoid backfire, put the
Do not let debris and dried
Wear eye protection and