Sabo 53-M VARIO Operator's Manual page 33

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
2 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine ....................................... 2
3 Explanation of the pictograms ............................................................................... 2
4 Explanation of the symbols .................................................................................... 2
5 Proper use ................................................................................................................ 3
6 General safety guidelines for the walk-behind sickle lawn mower (petrol) ...... 3
General safety information ........................................................................................ 3
Preparatory measures ............................................................................................... 3
Handling ..................................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance and storage .......................................................................................... 5
7 Description of components .................................................................................... 6
8 Preparation ............................................................................................................... 6
Raise the guide bar (figure A1 + E1 + B1 ) .......................................................... 6
Handle starter assembly (figure L1 ) ........................................................................ 6
Adjusting the cutting height ....................................................................................... 6
Setting the bar height (figure W3 ) ........................................................................... 7
9 Before initial use ...................................................................................................... 7
Filling with oil (figure Y1 ) ......................................................................................... 7
Filling with fuel ........................................................................................................... 7
10 Starting the engine (figure D + E ) ...................................................................... 7
11 Switching off the engine (FIGURE F) .................................................................... 8
12 Emergency stopping (figure F ) ............................................................................ 8
13 Autodrive .................................................................................................................. 8
Operation of the rear wheel drive (figure G ) ........................................................... 8
Speed adjustment (figure H ) .................................................................................. 8
14 Mowing ..................................................................................................................... 8
Using the machine on slopes .................................................................................... 8
Checking the oil level................................................................................................. 8
Checking operating safety ......................................................................................... 8
Time restrictions ........................................................................................................ 8
Tips on caring for your lawn ...................................................................................... 8
Mowing (figure M ) .................................................................................................... 8
Mulching .................................................................................................................... 8
What is mulching? ..................................................................................................... 8
How to achieve a perfect lawn cut? .......................................................................... 9
15 Service intervals ...................................................................................................... 9
16 Care and servicing for your mower ....................................................................... 9
Cleaning (figure O ) .................................................................................................. 9
Collapsing the guide bar (figure A1 + B4 + C4 + D4 ) ........................................ 9
Transporting and securing the device ....................................................................... 9
Servicing the cutter bar............................................................................................ 10
Regrinding and balancing of the cutter bar ............................................................. 10
Changing the cutter bar ........................................................................................... 10
Servicing the front wheels ....................................................................................... 10
Maintenance of the rear wheel drive (figure R ) ..................................................... 10
Maintenance of the engine ...................................................................................... 10
Storing the engine ................................................................................................... 10
17 Servicing the engine ............................................................................................. 10
Cleaning the engine cooling fins ............................................................................. 10
Oil change ................................................................................................................ 10
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (figure W ) ...................................................... 11
Checking the spark plug (figure Y ) ........................................................................ 11
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 11
18 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 11
19 Technical data ........................................................................................................ 12
Engine ...................................................................................................................... 12
Mower ...................................................................................................................... 12
Sound power level ................................................................................................... 12
Sound pressure level ............................................................................................... 12
Vibrations ................................................................................................................. 12
20 Original spare parts and accessories ................................................................. 12
Declaration of Conformity ................................. see the back, after the last language
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