CONTENTS 1• Service manual - Foreword ..................................3 2• Your safety and that of others ................................4 3• State and scope of delivery ..................................5 4• Description and marking ..................................6 5• Assembly ........................................ 7 6• Putting into service ....................................10 7•...
In accordance with article L.111-3 of the consumer code, ETESIA of the environment. undertakes to supply your dealership with spare parts, original or com-...
2• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS 2•1 USING IN CONFORMITY WITH THE • Spare parts must meet the technical requirements set by the manufacturer. This is always guaranteed for original spares. INTENDED PURPOSE • Carry out periodical inspections at the prescribed frequency or as indicated in the service manual! •...
2• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS • Replaced a damaged exhaust silencer. • Carry out a visual inspection before use to ensure that the wor- king tools and shafts are not damaged. To avoid imbalance, damaged shafts must always be replaced in sets. 3•...
4• DESCRIPTION AND MARKING 0,7 x 0,6 Danger area 1. Engine 11. Manufacturer’s address 2. Throttle lever 12. Engine manufacturer 3. Work unit control lever 13. Engine power 4. Collapsible handle 14. Machine number 5. Handle height adjustment 15. Weight 6.
5• ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! Do not fill with oil or petrol yet. Before doing this, familiarise yourself with the whole machine, the assembly procedure and the tools and parts required. Delivery state Anti-projection protection with fixing parts Insert the fixing rod Place the flat spring and slide it on with a socket spanner Handle...
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5• ASSEMBLY Insert the screw with washer into the han- 1 x M8 x 25 dle support holes and the lower part of the handle 1 x 8,4-24-2 1 x M8 (S) Place the washer and pre-fit the nut wit- 1 x 8,4-24-2 hout tightening it 1 x SW 5...
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5• ASSEMBLY Adjust the handle according to your height. Then tighten the screws 2 x SW 13 1 x M6 x 65 Assemble the throttle lever 1 x 6,4-12-1,5 1 x 6,4-12-1,5 Screw on the washer and lock nut 1 x M6 (S) Tighten the screws IMPORTANT! Do not over-tighten the...
6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 6•1 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR • Do not start the engine if you are in front of the ejection duct. • Never place the hands or feet on or under rotating parts. Always NORMAL OPERATION stay away from the discharge opening. •...
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 6•2 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE DANGER! The tank must be empty so that no petrol can escape. Petrol can catch fire while draining. WARNING! Switch the motor off. Protect the machine against unintentional starting. 1) The height of the handle is adjusted by the oblong 2) The handle height can be adjusted continuously by hole in the wall of the housing.
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 3) The scarifying depth is set by turning the adjusting 4) Turn clockwise (+) to raise the blades, anticlockwise screw (-) to lower the blades. 5) Tighten the lock nut while maintaining the adjusting screw IMPORTANT! The work depth is set so that the blades only go 3 to 5 millimetres into the soil without damaging the grass roots.
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 6•5 BLADE DRIVE 1) When the side lever is pressed, the clutch lift stop 2) Blade drive active device is freed. 6•6 STARTING/STOPPING THE HONDA GX MOTOR (QUICK GUIDE) Read the manufacturer’s instructions for use DANGER! Never allow the engine to run in enclosed or narrow spaces.
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 3. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1) Place the engine speed le- 2) Turn the switch OFF. 3) Close the fuel valve. ver on 6•7 CHANGING THE SCARIFIER UNIT DANGER! Switch the motor off. Protect the machine against unintentional starting. DANGER! Close the fuel valve.
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 5) Loosen the release device by pressing on the spring. 6) Push the release device upwards. CAUTION! There is a danger of pinching. 7) Turn the hook on the side. 8) Lower the interchangeable chassis. 9) Remove by pulling forward. 6•7•1 VARIOUS SCARIFYING UNITS 2) Toothed spring shaft MZ45R 1) Fixed blades MZ45C...
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6• PUTTING INTO SERVICE 6•7•2 FITTING SCARIFYING UNITS 2) Fitting instructions: Make sure the pin seats properly 1) Insert the scarifying unit in the housing. into its housing. 4) Now lower the locking until the locking device has 3) Raise the scarifying unit and hang it on the hook. acted.
7• RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OBTAINING A GREEN LAWN • A scarifier frees a lawn of weeds and moss. This matted layer, You should always add fertilizer when the sky is overcast and not composed of dead plant fragments, prevents air, water and in very hot periods or in high wind.
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8• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING • Use internal combustion engines only in well ventilated areas! The • Regularly check the machine and in the interests of safety replace any exhaust gases contain toxic carbon monoxide. Comply with the regu- damaged parts. lations in force in the workplaces! •...
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8• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8•3 OIL LEVEL CHECK Read the manufacturer’s instructions for use. WARNING! Switch off the engine and allow to cool. The machine must be protected against accidental starting. IMPORTANT! If the engine runs with an insufficient quantity of oil, this can cause serious damage. Only oils recommended by the manufacturer should be used.
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8• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4) Remove the filter. 3) Unscrew the screw. 6) Tap the pre-filter carefully or clean it with compressed 5) Carefully remove the pre-filter and clean the vanes. air. 8•5 STORAGE WARNING! Switch off the engine and allow to cool. The machine must be protected against accidental starting. IMPORTANT! If the machine is not used for a long time, it must be stored in the recommended manner.
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8• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8•6 SCARIFIER CLEANING To keep the scarifier in good condition, you should clean it regularly. Remove any loose dirt and dust with a soft brush. Wash plastic surfaces with soap and water. Use the usual products for cleaning vehicles. All remains of cleaning products must be rinsed away with water.
9• MAINTENANCE PLAN After a number of hours of service Each time At least At least Each before once every once a time after 3 months year cleaning Check the screws and nuts Check the oil level and top up if necessary First engine oil change Following engine oil changes Check the air filter...
10• BREAKDOWNS AND REMEDIES ANORMAL OPERATION PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The engine does not start Fuel tank empty Fill with petrol Choke not engaged and engine cold Actuate the choke The spark plug lead is not connected Connect the spark plug lead Fuel pipe blocked Have the fuel pipe cleaned by a specialist workshop Air has penetrated the engine because the carburettor...
11• TRANSPORT WARNING! Switch off the engine and allow to cool. The machine must be protected against accidental starting. Wear strong shoes. The handle must be fixed. 2) Transport with a vehicle: fix the machine with straps. 1) Raise the machine. The front and rear axles are used as fixing points.
12• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel base 310 mm Track width 560 mm Width 688 mm Height to engine 650 mm Height of the handle adjustable by approx. 900 mm to approx. 1070 mm Overall length max. 1400 mm (low handle position) Scarifying width 450 mm Scarifying depth...
ETESIA. Should ETESIA (main or secondary residence). not receive these part(s), a warranty claim would automatically be - Professional use = use of an ETESIA machine, in exchange of rejected. money or not, on public areas to maintain companies or institutions like : hospitals, associations,….or on private fields being owned by...
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13, rue de l’Industrie, 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX declare under our responsibility that the scarifiers, type MSC45 to which this declaration refers, fulfil all the relevant terms of directive 2006/42/EC applicable to them as well as to the provisions of all other applicable European directives :...
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Stamp here please ETESIA SERVICE GARANTIE 13 rue de l'Industrie 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX France...
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This card has to be returned completed to ETESIA upon the first setting up. MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER: WARRANTY CERTIFICATE USER NAME __________________________ Forename _________________________ Street ____________________________ Zip code __________________________ Town ____________________________Country___________________________ Tel _____________________________ Date of purchase _____ _____ 20 __...
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