IMPORTANT
Never use hose nozzles or harsh deter-
gents to clean the bodywork or the engine!
WARNING!
Do not let debris and dry remains of
grass accumulate in upper part of the cutting deck in or-
der to keep maximum machine efficiency and safety lev-
els.
After each use, accurately clean the cutting deck to remove any
grass remains or debris.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection and keep people
or animals away from the surrounding area when clean-
ing the cutting deck.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting deck and the col-
lector channel, the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher or stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the cutting deck has been completely lowered;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
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Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at atime
and run water through each one for a few minutes, withthe
blades moving.
IMPORTANT
To avoid umpairing the efficient working
of the electromagnetic 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.
Take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, and then put it in a
position where it can dry quickly.
b) To clean the upper part of the cutting deck:
– lower the cutting deck completely (position «1»);
– blow a jet of compressed air through the right and left guard
slots.
5.4.11 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If you intend not to use the machine for a long period (more than
1 month), disconnect the battery cables and follow the instruc-
tions in the engine instruction manual.
Empty the fuel tank by
disconnecting the tube
(1) situated at the inlet
of the fuel filter (2), and
collect the fuel in a suit-
able container.
Reconnect the tube (1)
making sure you posi-
tion the clip properly (3).
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