Etesia MBHE2 Original User Manual page 29

dirts will penetrate into the engine which will wear out more
quickly. This type of damage isn't covered by the limited
warranty.
CONTROL
elements.
MHHE (PICTURE 28B):
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move the cover.
MBHE (PICTURE 28A):
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to enter the carburettor (use a clean, lightly oiled cloth).
- Wash in warm soapy water.
- Wrap in a clean, dry cloth to remove excess moisture and dry.
- Soak in engine oil and squeeze to remove excess oil.
If the element is very dirty, replace it. Replace the element every
100 hours or at least once a year. Replace the cover.
• MKHE / MKHP / MKM (PICTURE 28C):
- Remove the cover (a) by turning the two quarter-turn screws (b).
seating by avoid any penetration of dust and scraps in the carburettor
(use a clean cleaning rag lightly oiled).
inside a clean dry cleaning rag to dry it.
Replace it every 100 hours or once the year.
- Replace the cover and check that the quarter-turn screws (b) are sitting
correctly in position.
WARNING !
Do not use solvents or petrol to clean the paper element. Do
not soak in oil. Do not use compressed air to clean or dry the
element, as this could damage it.
WARNING !
In dusty environments, the intervals between cleaning or re-
placement should be reduced.
9•3•6 PETROL FILTER
(Picture 30a for B&S and Honda engines / picture 30b for
KAWASAKI).
or at least once a year, even if it appears to be in good working order.
MKM MODEL: To access, remove the right-hand side cover.
9•3•7 COOLING SYSTEM (PICTURE 29A)
• Before using the mower, always check that the rotating engine grille
is not blocked by grass or other debris.
• Clean, if necessary.
9• MAINTENANCE
Remove the cover and carefully re-
• Clean the foam suction collar around the grille regularly.
• Once a year or after every 100 hours of service, as appropriate, re-
move the fan cowl and clean the areas indicated (see picture 29a)
in order to prevent the engine from overheating, racing or being
otherwise damaged.
• Clean more frequently, if necessary.
WARNING!
Clean the area around the silencer regularly to remove grass,
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Do not attempt to carry out major repairs unless you are
equipped with the appropriate tools and are suitably skilled
in the repair of internal combustion engines.
9•4 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRANS-
MISSION
9•4•1 HYDROSTATIC GEARBOX
(PICTURE 29B)
that the fan is in good condition.
The oil should be changed by your ETESIA dealership after
50 hours of operation, then every 200 hours.
9•4•2 HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Before unscrewing the hydraulic oil cylinder, clean it carefully and
make sure that no impurities get into it.
Check the hydraulic oil level before using the mower every
that the oil level in it is always visible (see picture 31),
in particular when cold (normal level approximately 1 cm
above the bottom of the cylinder, between minimum and
maximum). We recommend 10W40 oil cans ref. 38383 (2
liters).
9 5 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
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9•5•1 MAINTENANCE
Your mower has a lead storage battery in the engine compartment (see
picture 33) which requires little maintenance.
The battery contains sulphuric acid which is highly dange-
rous and can cause serious injury if it comes into contact with
the skin or the eyes. Take great care. In the event of coming
into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse copiously in water
and if necessary see a doctor immediately. The battery must
be kept away from children.
Regularly check that the battery terminals are free of oxidisation.
Otherwise, clean them and apply grease to them. If the battery has to
the positive terminal.
9•5•2 BATTERY CHARGING
The battery can also be recharged with a traditional charger. To do
tive terminal then the positive terminal.
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