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(11), starting 5-7 mm from the ends.
1.3 Battery connection (if present)
• Electric key ignition models
Connect the battery cable to the general wiring connector on the lawn-
mower.
• Electric push-button ignition models
3.2b, “III - “IV”).
2. CONTROL DESCRIPTION
NOTE - The meanings of the symbols on controls are explained in
the previous pages.
2.1 Throttle
of a throttle.
2.2 Blade brake
the handle for ignition and during lawnmower operations.
.
release: engine stop.
IMPORTANT - The blade must stop within a few seconds of when the
lever is released; if you notice that more time is required for it to stop,
contact a Specialised Centre immediately.
2.3 Drive lever (if provided)
.
2.4 Cutting height adjustment
DO THIS WHEN THE BLADE IS STOPPED.
3. GRASS CUTTING
3.1 Fastening the grass-catcher
Lift the stone-guard and fasten the grass-catcher (1) correctly as shown
in the illustration.
3.2 Engine ignition
During ignition, follow the instructions in the engine manual.
3.2a
• Manual ignition models (“I”)
the knob on the ignition cable (2).
• Electric key ignition models
ignition key (3).
3.2b
• Electric push-button ignition models (“III - “IV”)
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NOTE Keep pulling the engine / cutting means brake or the engine
will stop.
– Press and hold the starter button until the engine switches on (6).
3.3 Grass cutting
directions at the same height.
• If there is a grass-catcher with contents indicator device (if appli-
cable): while working, with the blade in motion, the indicator remains
lifted as long as the grass-catcher is able to hold cut grass; when it
lowers, it means that the grass-catcher is full and it must be emptied.
3.4 Emptying the grass-catcher
the sound of the lawnmower changes and the grass-catcher is no longer
– stop the engine and wait for the blade to stop;
keeping it in an erect position.
3.5 When work is finished
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nect the spark plug cap (2).
• Electric key ignition models
• Electric push-button ignition models
WAIT UNTIL THE CUTTING MEANS STOPS before proceeding any
further.
3.6 Lawn care recomendation
ways to care for the lawn; always read the instructions on seed boxes for
mowing height for the growth conditions in the work area.
Keep in mind that the most grass is made up of a stem and one or more lea-
The following indications generally apply:
• too low a cut causes grass tears and uprooting, with a “spotted” aspect;
grass and tear the lawn;
• for particularly high grass, initially mow at maximum admitted machine
height followed by a second mow after two or three days.
4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
MPORTANT - Routine and accurate maintenance is essential in maintain-
.
Store the lawnmower in a dry place.
1)
machine.
2)
drying and causing problems the next time the lawnmower is used.
select the lowest cutting height and always stand behind the lawnmower
handle when cleaning
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of the rust that would lead to corrotion of the metal .