Operation Manual

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rinse immediately with water.
The warranty does not cover for
damage to plastic parts of the bodywork
or the engine caused by petrol.
5.3.4 Fitting the exit guards (grass-
catcher or rear discharge guard)
WARNING!
Never use the
machine without having tted the
discharge guards!
Attach the grass-catcher (1) to the
brackets (2) and centre it up with the rear
plate, so that the two reference marks (3)
coincide.
Centering is
ensured by
using the right
bracket as
lateral support.
Make sure
that the lower
pipe of the
grass-catcher
opening is
attached to the
pawl (4).
If you decide
to work without
the grass-catcher, a rear discharge guard
kit is available upon request (
9.2).
This has to be attached to the rear plate
as indicated in the instructions.
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5.3.5 Checking machine safety
and eciency
1. Check that the safety devices function
as described (
5.2).
2. Check that the brake is in perfect
working order.
3. Do not start mowing if the blades
vibrate or if you are unsure whether
they are sharp enough. Always
remember that:
– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the
grass and causes the lawn to turn
yellow.
– A loose blade causes unwanted
vibrations and can be dangerous.
WARNING!
Do not use the
machine if you are unsure whether it
is working safely or eciently. If in
doubt, contact your Dealer
immediately to make the necessary
checks and repairs.
5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 Starting
DANGER!
The engine must be
started in an open or well-ventilated
area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (if tted);
– shift in the gear into neutral («N»)
(
4.22 or 4.32);
– disengage the blades (
4.7);
– apply the parking brake on sloping
ground;
– for cold starting, operate the choke
(
4.2 or 4.2a);
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