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(11), starting 5-7 mm from the ends.
1.3 Battery connection (if present)
• Electric key ignition models
Connect the battery cable to the general wiring connector on the lawn-
mower.
• Electric push-button ignition models
Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine compartment (par.
3.2b, "III - "IV").
2. CONTROL DESCRIPTION
NOTE - The meanings of the symbols on controls are explained in
the previous pages.
2.1 Throttle
The throttle is controlled by the lever (1) and positioned as shown on the
relative plate. Some models have a fixed speed, and therefore no need
of a throttle.
2.2 Blade brake
The blade brake is controlled by the lever (1) which must be held against
the handle for ignition and during lawnmower operations.
The engine stops when the lever is released.
OPC (Operator Presence Control) lever
release: engine stop.
STOP
IMPORTANT - The blade must stop within a few seconds of when the
lever is released; if you notice that more time is required for it to stop,
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2.3 Drive lever (if provided)
On power-driven models, pull the lever (1) against the handle for forward
movement.
The lawnmower stops moving forward when the lever is released.
The engine must always be started with the drive off.
Transmission is active.
2.4 Cutting height adjustment
The cutting height is adjusted by the specific lever (1).
DO THIS WHEN THE BLADE IS STOPPED.
3. GRASS CUTTING
3.1 Fastening the grass-catcher
Lift the stone-guard and fasten the grass-catcher (1) correctly as shown
in the illustration.
3.2 Engine ignition
During ignition, follow the instructions in the engine manual.
3.2a
• Manual ignition models ("I")
Pull the cutting means brake lever (1) against the handle and firmly tug
the knob on the ignition cable (2).
• Electric key ignition models
Pull the cutting means brake lever (1) against the handle and turn the
ignition key (3).
3.2b
• Electric push-button ignition models ("III - "IV")
– Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine compartment (4); (fol-
low the instructions provided in the engine manual).
– Insert the key as far as possible (if fitted) (5).
– Pull the engine cutting means brake lever towards the handle (1).
NOTE Keep pulling the engine / cutting means brake or the engine
will stop.
– Press and hold the starter button until the engine switches on (6).
3.3 Grass cutting
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate cutting in both
directions at the same height.
• If there is a grass-catcher with contents indicator device (if appli-
cable): while working, with the blade in motion, the indicator remains
lifted as long as the grass-catcher is able to hold cut grass; when it
lowers, it means that the grass-catcher is full and it must be emptied.
3.4 Emptying the grass-catcher
When the grass-catcher is too full, grass is no longer collected efficiently,
the sound of the lawnmower changes and the grass-catcher is no longer
inflated by the air flow created by the blade.
To remove and empty the grass-catcher,
– stop the engine and wait for the blade to stop;
– l ift the stone-guard, grasp the handle and remove the grass-catcher
keeping it in an erect position.
3.5
When work is finished
When work has been completed, release the brake lever (1) and discon-
nect the spark plug cap (2).
• Electric key ignition models
Remove the ignition key (3).
• Electric push-button ignition models
Press the tab (5) and remove the consent key (4).
WAIT UNTIL THE CUTTING MEANS STOPS before proceeding any
further.
3.6 Lawn care recomendation
Each type of grass has different features and may thus require different
ways to care for the lawn; always read the instructions on seed boxes for
mowing height for the growth conditions in the work area.
Keep in mind that the most grass is made up of a stem and one or more lea-
ves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is damaged and growth is more difficult.
The following indications generally apply:
• too low a cut causes grass tears and uprooting, with a "spotted" aspect;
• in the summer, cutting must be higher to avoid the ground from drying;
• do not cut wet grass; this could reduce blade efficiency due to sticky
grass and tear the lawn;
• for particularly high grass, initially mow at maximum admitted machine
height followed by a second mow after two or three days.
4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
MPORTANT - Routine and accurate maintenance is essential in maintain-
ing original machine safety and performance levels..
Each adjustment or maintenance operation must be done with the engine
stopped, after removing the spark plug cap.
Store the lawnmower in a dry place.
1) W ear sturdy work gloves before cleaning, maintaining or adjusting the
machine.
2) Accurately wash the machine with water after each mowing, remove
grass debris and mud accumulated under the chassis to prevent it from
drying and causing problems the next time the lawnmower is used.
3) U se the specific attachment for the water hose to clean the internal parts
of the lawnmower (if provided). Place the machine in a flat firm surface,
select the lowest cutting height and always stand behind the lawnmower
handle when cleaning
4) T he paintwork on the inside of the chasis may peel off in time due to the
abrasive action of the cut grass; in this case, intervene promptly by tou-
ching up the paintwork using a rustproof paint to prevent the formation
of the rust that would lead to corrotion of the metal .
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