Cleaning/servicing
Short distances
Danger
Solid objects may be hit/propelled by the rotating
cutter deck causing damage.
Switch off the cutter deck before driving the
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mower.
Long distances
Warning: Transport damages
The mode of transport used (e.g. transport vehicle,
loading ramp) must be in accordance with guide-
lines (refer to the respective operating instructions).
During transport the device must be secured against
slipping.
Never change the direction of travel without first
bringing the mower to a standstill.
Environmental hazard due to leaked fuel
The device must not be tilted when it is transported.
Prepare a suitable transport vehicle.
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Attach the loading ramp to the vehicle.
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Manually push the mower in neutral onto the
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loading surface.
Actuate the parking brake.
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Secure the power tool against slipping.
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Cleaning/servicing
Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started inadver-
tently
Protect yourself against injury. Before all work on
this device.
- Switch off the engine.
- Withdraw the ignition key.
- Actuate the parking brake.
- Wait until all moving parts have come to a stand-
still; the engine must have cooled down.
- Pull the spark plug connector off the engine so
that the engine cannot inadvertently start.
Caution
Do not clean the device with a high-pressure
cleaner.
Cleaning
Note
After use, always thoroughly clean the
mower.
- Park the mower on firm and level ground.
- Actuate the parking brake.
Cleaning the cutter deck
Danger
Injury hazard due to sharp cutting blades
Wear safety gloves.
Caution when cleaning the cutters.
Warning: Motor damage
The device must not be tilted to an angle greater
than 30°. This might cause fuel to run into the com-
bustion chamber and could lead to engine damage.
Raise the cutter deck fully.
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Clean the cutting compartment with a scrubbing
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brush, hand brush or cloth.
Cutters with cleaning nozzle (according to the
model)
Fig. 9
Place the mower on an even surface free of debris,
stones, etc., and engage the locking brake.
1. Use a commercially available quick-release cou-
pling to attach a water hose. Turn on water.
2. Start the engine.
3. Lower the cutter deck, and switch on for a few
minutes.
4. Switch OFF the cutter deck and engine.
5. Detach the water hose.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second cleaning nozzle
(if provided).
At the end of cleaning process (steps 1 to 5):
Raise the cutters to the top.
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Start the engine, and switch on the cutter deck for
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a few minutes to dry it.
Maintenance
Observe the servicing instructions in the engine
manual. At the end of the season, have the mower
inspected and serviced by a service centre.
Caution
Engine oil is hazardous to the environ-
ment
After changing the oil, take the waste oil to a waste
oil collecting point or to a waste disposal company.
Batteries are an environmental hazard
Do not throw used batteries away with domestic
waste. Hand over used batteries to your dealer or to
a waste management company. Remove the battery
before scrapping the mower.
Using jump leads
Danger
Never bridge a defective or frozen battery with jump
leads. Ensure that the machines and the jump lead
clips do not touch that the ignitions are switched off.
Connect the red jump lead to the positive ter-
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minal (+) of the flat battery and the donor battery.
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