WARNING!: READ THOROUGHLY THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference
INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 1
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................. 2
2.4 Maintenance, storage and transport...... 3
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ........... 4
3.1 Description of the machine and planned
use ........................................................ 4
3.2 Safety signs .......................................... 4
3.3 Identification label ................................ 4
3.4 Main components ................................. 5
4. ASSEMBLY ................................................... 5
4.1 Assembly components .......................... 5
4.2 Forward and brush control cable
assembly ............................................... 5
4.3 Handle assembly .................................. 5
4.4 Installation of the gear control ............... 6
4.5 Brush directional control assembly ....... 6
5. CONTROLS.................................................. 6
5.1 Ignition switch ....................................... 6
5.2 Throttle control ...................................... 6
5.3 Choke control ........................................ 6
5.4 Primer ................................................... 6
5.5 Handle for manual start ......................... 6
5.6 Forward control ..................................... 6
5.7 Brush control ......................................... 6
5.8 Gear stick .............................................. 6
5.9 Brush direction lever ............................. 6
6. USING THE MACHINE ................................. 7
6.1 Preparation ........................................... 7
6.2 Safety checks ........................................ 7
6.3 Start-Up / Operation .............................. 7
6.4 Stop ...................................................... 8
6.5 Advice for operation .............................. 8
6.6 After operation ...................................... 9
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................... 9
7.1 General information ............................... 9
7.2 Refuelling .............................................. 9
7.3 Check/top-up engine oil ........................ 9
7.4 Cleaning .............................................. 10
7.5 Spark plug ........................................... 10
7.6 Carburettor .......................................... 10
7.7 Air filter cleaning.................................. 10
7.8 Nuts and bolts ..................................... 10
8. STORAGE .................................................. 10
9. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ..................... 11
10. WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 11
11. MAINTENANCE TABLE .............................. 11
12. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION .................... 12
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT these give details
or further information on what has already been
said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
The
symbol highlights danger. Non-
compliance with the warning could lead to
personal and/or third party injury and or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position
on the machine "front", "back", "left"
or "right" hand side, this is determined
from where the operator is driving.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures
are marked A, B, C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is
written: "See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The
actual parts may vary from those shown.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" o "par. 2.1".
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