Before Operating - IBEA 550 Série Notice D'emploi Et D'entretien

Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe
working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery com-
partment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Lawnmower IB-55050B with Touch-N-Mow starting system
The Touch-N-Mow starting system is a new product designed to give
customers freedom from discharged batteries, electrical cords, switch-
es and pull cords. Once energized, this mechanical starter will start
the engine with the push of a button.
As with any new product, there are important safety considerations
for Touch-N-Mow.
- Always disconnect the spark plug, discharge and lock the Touch-N-
Mow and remove the safety key before performing any service to the
engine or mower.
- Be sure the Touch-N-Mow is discharged and locked before removal
or handling
- Do not place hands or feet under the mower while the starter system
is energized.
- Never assume that the starter is de-energized, even if the key is in
the lock and remove position and/or removed from the engine.
- Do not place your hand on the flywheel when discharging the starter.
- Do not carry or pick up the engine by the flywheel cup.
- Always handle the Touch-N-Mow starter by the spring housing. Do
not pick the starter up by putting your fingers between the starter
housing cover and the internal components.
- Do not attempt maintenance or repairs to the Touch-N-Mow starter.
- Always lock and remove the safety key and store in a safe place until
the next use.
- Removing the key will prevent unsupervised or unexpected starting
of the mower by children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key must
be in locked position before it can be removed.
- Always verify that the stop switch wire is fastened and grounded
correctly. Failure to properly ground the stop switch will result in
starter damage.
Always de-energize and lock the Touch-N-Mow before:
- removing grass or other debris from under the mowerdeck
- changing oil, air filter or spark plug
- removing blade for servicing
- performing any other service to the engine or mower
- transporting the mower

BEFORE OPERATING

Filling the crankcase with oil
The engine is supplied wothout oil in the crankcase. Therefore, befo-
re starting the engine:
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Pull the dipstick out, unscrewing cap counterclockwise.
3. Slowly pour about 0,65 l of SAE 30 (SE,SF, SG) oil in the sump.
4. Let the oil settle for a couple of minutes.
5. Clean the dipstick with a rag and replace it turning the cap in a
clockwise direction.
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check oil level is just below the
"FULL" or "MAX" notch.
ATTENTION:
1. Do not fill beyond level as this may damage the engine.
2. To keep your engine in good working order, change the oil after
the first 5 hours of use and then every 25 working hours.
3. If the mower is used in very dirty and dusty conditions, change
the oil more frequently.
4. For further information we recommend that you consult the
manual supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Filling the fuel tank
1. Clean around the tank cap.
2. Take the cap off and fill the tank up to about 15 mm from the top
with clean petrol.
3. Replace cap and clean any spillage
ATTENTION: 1. Always handle fuel with maximum care.
2. Refuel outdoors using a clean funnel to prevent spilling. Wipe up
any spilled petrol.
3. Refuel only after turning the engine off and when engine is cold.
Do not fill beyond 15 mm from top of fuel tank as fuel expands
when hot.
4. When filling tank, keep far away from open flames and sparks
and DO NOT smoke!
5. Do not mix oil with gasoline. (See engine manual for further
informations on oil and fuel).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Your lawnmower is equipped with a safety device (System 2)
which kills the engine and stops the cutting blade whenever the
operator lets go of the handle.
ATTENTION: Never leave the mower unattended.
When the engine is already warm, it is not necessary to press the
primer pump.
IB-55095B
1. Place your mower on the lawn and, if possible, cut on a level surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and, then, set the cutting height.
Adjust with the centralized cutting height lever, you must do this with
the motor switched OFF.
a) You can choose from 6 available positions.
b) Grip the height adjustment handle.
c) Press the release button and lift or lower the body to select the cut-
ting height.
d) This simple operation adjusts the cutting height.
3. Check that the high tension wire is on the spark plug.
4. Press the pump three times to enrichen the carburation.
5. Move the throttle lever to the
6. Sowly pull starter handle so that the engine starts, but the blade
does not engage.
NOTE: The BBC system equipping your lawnmower enables the ope-
rator to run the engine and engage the traction without engaging the
cutting blade rotation.
7. Twist the traction handle (Twist Traction) and the mower will start
moving forward.
8. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle.
9. Squeeze the BBC lever towards the operator and the blade will
start rotating and cut the grass.
10. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go of the
traction handle (Twist Traction).
11. To stop the blade let go of the System 2 lever.
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position.