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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Your lawnmower is equipped with a safety device (Sy-
stem 2) which kills the engine and stops the cutting blade
whenever the operator lets go of the handle.
ATTENTION: Never leave the mower unattended.
1. Place mower on the lawn, possibly on a flat surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and adjust the height of cut
accordingly.
3. Cutting height adjustment. This must be done when engine
is off.
a) Six settings are available.
b) For easier adjustment, lift the housing up so that the wheel
does not touch the ground.
c) Squeeze adjustment lever towards the wheel and move to
the desired setting.
d) Ensure the lever slots firmly into the chosen notch.
e) Adjust the two axle shafts to the same height of cut.
For best cutting performances, always cut to the same height
and in alternate directions (fig. 12).
4. Check that the high tension wire is on the spark plug.
IDEA 42B, IDEA 47B
5. Press the pump three times to enrichen the carburetion.
6. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle (fig. 13),
slowly pull starter handle until cord is stretched tight and then
pull hard to start the engine.
7. To stop the engine select the lower speed and let go of the
System 2 lever.
IDEA 42SB, IDEA 47SB
5. Press the pump three times to enrichen the carburetion.
6. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle (fig. 14, ref.
1), slowly pull starter handle until cord is stretched tight and
then pull hard to start the engine.
7. Squeeze the traction lever towards the handles and the mo-
wer will start moving forward and cut the grass (fig. 14, ref. 2).
8. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go
of the traction lever.
9. To stop the engine let go of the System 2 lever.
IDEA 47SH
5. Squeeze the System 2 lever towards the handle (fig. 14, ref.
1), slowly pull starter handle until cord is stretched tight and
then pull hard to start the engine.
6. Squeeze the traction lever towards the handles and the mo-
wer will start moving forward and cut the grass (fig. 14, ref. 2).
7. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go
of the traction lever.
8. To stop the engine let go of the System 2 lever.
The Mulching System
In addition to working with the traditional bagging system,
you can use your lawn mower with the mulching system.
With this system, the blade chops up the cut grass finely and
spreads it on the lawn uniformly with no need to collect it.
NOTE: For a healthier lawn, it is advisable to cut just 1/3 of
the grass height at a time and to select a lower speed.
ATTENTION: Always stop the engine before performing the
following operation.
For an easier installation/removal of the plug, it is recommen-
ded to clean the underside of the mower deck from any grass
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(fig. 1)
clippings before performing this operation (please refer to the
corresponding section of this manual).
Installation
1. Remove the grassbag from the mower.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with one hand.
3. With the other hand, lift the rear chute door of the mower.
4. Insert the front edge of the plug into the mower discharge
tunnel, while turning it (fig. 15)
5. When the plug is completely inserted, push the plug down-
wards to secure the hook into the corresponding slot in the
mowerdeck.
NOTE: Familiarise yourself with the installation and the re-
moval of the Mulching plug to make sure this is always cor-
rectly used. An improper installation can in fact put the plug
into contact with the cutting blade.
Removal
1. Lift the rear chute door with one hand.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with the other hand.
3. In the meantime, press the hook to disengage it from the
deck.
4. Gently pull the plug upwards while rotating it until it is com-
pletely removed.
Grassbag
The grassbag material is capable of stopping most forms of
debris (stones, gravel, etc.) which could be thrown out by the
blade. lt is essential that the grassbag is checked periodically
for damage or wear, in which case it should be replaced Imme-
diately with an original IBEA grassbag.
Note: Your lawnmower can also be used without Mulching
plug or grassbag. In this case, grass clippings will be dischar-
ged on the lawn through the discharge tunnel. Make sure
the chute door is always closed.
Blade bushing
While operating with your lawnmower, it may happen that the
cutting blade collides with a solid object with the consequent
breakage of blade bushing pins (fig. 16). The mower will then
start to vibrate abnormally.
In order to avoid severe damages to your lawnmower, imme-
diately stop the engine when the above mentioned situation
takes place.
Please consult your IBEA dealer for blade bushing replace-
ment.
Crankcase oil change
ATTENTION:
To keep your engine in good working order, change the
oil after the first 5 hours of use and then every 50 working
hours.
If the mower is used in very dirty and dusty conditions, chan-
ge the oil more frequently.
Please refer to the engine manual for further information.
NOTE: Please refer to local regulations for correct disposal of
burnt engine oil.
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