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IMPORTANT The battery can be
charged at any time, even partially,
with no risk of damaging it.
5.3.2
The battery is equipped with a device allowing
the user to check its charge status (g. 7.D).
By pushing the button (g. 7.E) the lights showing
the battery's residual charge will light up:
• three green lights and one red mean that
the charge ranges from 100% to 78%
• two green lights and one red mean that
the charge ranges from 77% to 55%
• one green light and one red mean that
the charge ranges from 54% to 33%
• a red light means that the residual
charge ranges from 32% to 10%.
• a blinking red light means that the charge
is lower than 10% and that the battery
should be recharged as soon as possible.
5.3.3
When recharging is completed:
1. disconnect the battery from
the battery charger
2. Disconnect the battery charger (g.
7C) from the mains power supply;
3. insert the battery (g. 1.G) in its housing
by pushing it downwards (g. 6.B) until
you hear a "click": this sound means
that the battery is locked in its position
and that the connection is ensured;
5.4 OIL CHANGE
For the required type of oil, observe the indications
provided in the technical data table.
IMPORTANT
Drain the oil out while the en-
gine is warm, being careful not to touch the hot en-
gine nor the drained oil.
See the specic chapter for the oil to be used.
IMPORTANT
Drain the oil out while the en-
gine is warm, being careful not to touch the hot en-
gine nor the drained oil.
a) Place engine level.
b) Make sure that the fuel tank is not full and that the
cap is properly closed.
c) Clean around oil ll (g. 2.A.).
d) Remove the ller cap (g. 2.A).
e) Have a container ready (g. 8.B) to collect the oil.
f) Tip the lawnmower on its right side so that the oil
will drain from the oil ll (g. 8).
g) Place the lawnmower level and top up with new
oil (see 4.1.1).
h) Check that the oil level has reached the «MAX»
notch on the dipstick (g. 2.B).
j) Close the ller cap and wipe o any spilled oil.
5.5 CLEANING THE SILENCER
AND THE ENGINE
The silencer must be cleaned when the engine is
cold.
a) Use a jet of compressed air or a brush to remove
any debris and dirt that could cause a re from
the silencer (g. 9.A) and its protective cover (g.
9.B).
b) Clean the cylinder and cylinder head ns (g. 9.C)
to ease engine cooling and prevent overheating.
c) Clean the plastic components with a sponge (g.
9.D) soaked in water and detergent.
5.6 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
The ltering element must be kept perfectly clean and
must be replaced if it is broken or damaged.
a) Clean around the lter cover (g. 4.A).
b) Remove the cover (g. 4.A) by releasing the tabs
(g. 4.B).
c) Remove the ltering element (g. 4.C or 4.C.1).
d) Block the inlet duct (g. 4.E) with a rag to prevent
any dirt from entering.
e) Carry out maintenance on the ltering element as
described below for each type.
f) Clean inside the lter housing (g. 4.D) to get rid
of any dust, debris or dirt, taking care not to push
anything into the induction pipe (g. 4.E).
g) Place the ltering element (g. 4.C or 4.C.1) into
its housing and close the cover (g . 4.B).
• (g. 4.C)
Keep the ltering element clean and soaked in oil.
Replace it if it is disintegrating, cut or broken.
IMPORTANT
Do not use compressed air to
clean the ltering element.
– Clean the sponge ltering element with water and
detergent and dry it with a clean cloth.
– Soak the ltering element in 2 tablespoonfuls of
clean engine oil and wring it well to distribute the
oil evenly.
– Remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.
If you need to replace the ltering element, oil the
new lter as described above.
• (g. 4.C.1)
– Blow compressed air from the inside to remove
dust and debris.