Transporting; The Machine At Peak Efficiency) - EMAK MISTRAL 72/13 H Manual De Uso

engine.
- Always take out the ignition key before leaving the
machine unattended.
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CAUTION
- To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the
ACC (1) position when the engine is not running.
- In the event that the ignition key switch is damaged, put
the accelerator in the STARTER position to stop the engine.
Cleaning the machine
After each use, clean t he outside of the machine, empty the
grass-catcher and shake it to remove residual grass and earth.
WARNING
- Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave
containers full of cut grass inside a room.
- Do not let debris and dry grass remains accumulate in
the upper part of the cutting deck, in order to keep the
machine at maximum efficiency and safety levels.
CAUTION: Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents to
clean the machine, especially the bodywork.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using
water and detergent, taking care not to wet the engine, the
electrical parts or the electronic circuit board located under
the dashboard.
After each use, clean the cutting deck thoroughly to remove
any grass remains or debris.
WARNING: Wear eye protection and keep people and
animals away from the surrounding area when
cleaning the cutting deck.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting deck and
collector channel, the machine must be on firm ground:
1. fit the grass-catcher or stone-guard (optional);
2. attach a water hose to the special fitting (Wash Deck
System) (A, Fig.16) and run water through it;
3. sit in the driver's seat;
4. lower the cutting deck fully (position 1);
5. start the engine and do not operate the speed adjustment
pedals;
6. engage the blade and leave it to turn for a few minutes.
Take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, then put it in
a position where it can dry quickly.
b) To clean the upper part of the cutting deck:
- lower the cutting deck fully (position 1);
- blow a jet of compressed air to remove any remains of
grass.
Storage and inactivity for long periods
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more
than 1 month), disconnect the cable from the battery and
follow the instructions in the engine manual.
WARNING: Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings
which may have collected around the engine or
silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time
the machine is used.
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- Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at
the inlet of the fuel filter (B, Fig.11), located near to the rear
left wheel, and follow the instructions in the Fuel chapter
on page 26.
- Remove the oil from the engine as described in
engine oil on page 31.
- Put the machine away in a dry, sheltered place out of reach
of children and preferably covered with a cloth.
- The machine can also be put away as shown in Fig.17 after
having removed the grass-catcher. To store the machine in
this way, it is necessary that: a) the support surface is flat
and hard; b) the machine is raised onto one end by two
people (two people are also required to return it to the
horizontal position); c) the machine is strapped to the wall
to prevent it tipping forward accidentally.
Always remove the tow hook before fitting it in the
vertical position.
CAUTION: The battery must be kept in a cool and dry
place. Before a long storage period (more than 1 month),
always charge the battery, and then recharge before
using again (Battery chapter on page 23).
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no
fuel leaks from the tubes, fuel stop-cock or carburettor.

6.4 Transporting

WARNING: The machine must not be driven or towed
on a public road.
- To transport the machine, use a suitable motor vehicle of
adequate power and size or an approved trailer.
- When loading the machine onto the vehicle, always choose
a level area that is away from traffic and free from
potentially hazardous objects.
- The machine is heavy and may cause serious damage or
injury from crushing. Use extreme caution when loading
and unloading it from vehicles or trailers.
- Always use certified loading ramps that are 4 times longer
than the height of the vehicle's load body, of adequate
width, with a non-slip surface and of solid construction to
support the machine's weight.
- The machine can also be strapped to a pallet and loaded
using a forklift truck. In this case the forklift truck must
be driven by an authorised operator.
WARNING: The machine MUST NOT be lifted using
belts, chains or hooks.
- Load the machine with the engine switched off, without a
driver and pushed by an adequate number of people.
- The machine must be transported in a horizontal position,
with the tank empty, the fuel stop-cock closed, the cutting
deck lowered and the parking brake engaged, also ensuring
compliance with applicable transport regulations for such
machines.
- Strap the machine to the vehicle or trailer using approved
tension straps, ensuring that it is correctly and securely
fastened, with four chocks on the rear wheels.
WARNING: The parking brake alone does not
guarantee the stability of the machine during
transport.
- During transport, no-one must remain seated on the
machine.
Changing