Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Grillo MD15-MD18. We hope that this new ride-on lawnmower will perfectly meet your requirements.
For best use and maintenance over time, please carefully read and follow the instructions given in this manual. This will enable
you to get top results from your mower and will prevent avoidable expense. Please look after this manual which should always
be kept with the machine.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Grillo machine MD15-MD18 is a lawnmower with operator on board, designed for the cut of grass even on sloping grounds.
WARNING! Before starting the engine, read this manual carefully. The following warnings are
very important in ensuring safety!
Caution is the best tool for accident prevention.
You are urged to read the following instructions for use of the mower before starting work.
Incorrect use of the mower and its equipment may cause damage. To reduce this risk, follow the precautions given below:
1)
Read the whole of this before turning on and using the mower, before starting any work at all.
2)
Pay particular attention to the warnings and safety labels set out around the mower.
3)
Before allowing others to use the mower, inform them of the safety rules and carefully instruct them on how to use the
machine.
4)
Before starting work, put on suitable working clothes, gloves, strong shoes and protective glasses.
5)
Wear special acoustic protections (ear-caps) during work.
6)
Before turning on the machine, make sure there are no persons around it, especially children.
7)
Before driving the machine in reverse, make sure there are no persons or obstacle in the way.
8)
Check the condition of the ground before mowing. Make sure that there are no stones, sticks, or other objects, which
could be run over and become a danger when projected.
9)
If any impact with a foreign object occurs, disengage the blade, turn off the engine, remove the ignition key and examine
the lawnmower. Switch on the machine again: If it vibrates, have it repaired.
10)
Before getting off the mower, turn off the engine, turn off the PTO and remove the ignition key.
11)
Always drive slowly along uneven paths.
12)
Keep the speed down when driving down slopes.
13)
Always turn slowly when driving downhill.
14)
The user is always liable for any damage caused to third parties.
15)
Deformed or damaged blades must always be replaced, never just repaired.
16)
Always use original GRILLO spare parts and accessories.
17)
Only work in sunlight or under effective artificial lighting.
18)
Only store fuel in suitable containers designed for the purpose.
19)
Be very careful when working close to a road.
20)
Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine away in a closed environment.
21)
Do not operate the machine when tired or after drinking alcohol.
22)
Do not allow any fuel spillage and after filling the tank wipe away any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
23)
Do not tamper with the safety devices or disable them.
24)
Do not change the engine settings, especially the maximum number of revs.
25)
Do not rest heavy loads on the seat, the starter safety device could become disengaged.
26)
Never attempt any adjustments or cleaning with the engine running.
27)
Never allow anyone to check the machine while you are seated at the controls with the engine
IMPROPER USE TO BE AVOIDED
28)
Do not allow passengers to ride on the machine.
29)
Do not allow under-age children to operate it; use is prohibited to children under 16 years old.
30)
Do not operate the mower near to ditches or verges which could collapse under the weight of the machine, especially
when the surface is loose or wet.
31)
Replace worn or damaged exhausts.
FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE
The above mentioned warnings could not be enough to avoid any risk, if the operator does not use the present lawnmower
correctly. Therefore, for your safety we give you following advices:
32)
The mower blade is very dangerous when rotating, never put hands or feet underneath the cutter deck.
33)
Do not drive in reverse at high speed.
34)
It is dangerous to operate the steering wheel abruptly with the motor at full power.
35)
Fill the tank with fuel before starting the engine. Only refuel outdoors, always turn off the engine, keep away from sparks
or naked flames, do not smoke! Always replace the cap on the fuel tank and those on fuel containers properly.
36)
If the fuel tank has to be emptied, only do so outdoors.
MD15-MD18/ Translation of the original instructions
GRILLO MD15 – MD18
HYDROSTATIC LAWNMOWER
WARNINGS
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