HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
gent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic card
located under the dashboard.
IMPORTANT
body and engine!
For washing the inside of the cutting deck and
the collector channel the machine must be on
firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher or stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the parking brake engaged;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at a time, and running
water through for a few minutes each, with the blades moving.
When washing, the cutting deck should be in the fully lowered position. Take off
the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, and then put it in a position where it can dry
quickly.
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For models with electromagnetic clutch
IMPORTANT
gnetic clutch:
– prevent the friction from coming into contact with oil;
– do not direct jets of high-pressure water directly onto the clutch unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
Put the machine away in a dry place protected from weather and, if possible,
cover with a cloth (☛ 8.4).
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TORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month),
disconnect the cables from the battery and follow the instructions in the engine
manual. Lubricate all joints as directed (☛ 6.2.1).
Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for cleaning the
To avoid umpairing the efficient working of the electroma-
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