
THE MACHINE
"CREEPS'' WHEN PARKED
Adjust
the
flow
of oil in
the hydraulic
motor
using the register (fig.
16). This
must be done
with
the
motor
cold.
ELECTRICS
The electrical system
is
protected
by fuses
which
cut out the
entire system if tripped. The fuses are located inside
the bodywork
close to
the seat
(fig.
17).
Replace the
blown
fuse with
another
of the
same rating.
Never replace
a fuse
with
one of
different rating.
lf
the
problems
persist
after
the
qbove
procedures
have
been
carried out,
contact
your
Authorised
Service Centre.
Never attempt
to carry
out
complex repairs
if
you
do not
have the necessary
equipment and technical skills.
FINISHING
WORK
When
you
finish
mowing,
travel
a
further
10112
metres
or so to
discharge the
grass
still
in the deck,
then disengage
the blades. To
stop,
take
your
foot
off the
pedal
(fig.
1 n. 1),
set
the
throttle
lever
on
idling speed and turn
off the
engine by turning
the key
(fig.
1 n.
5)to STOP.
When
you
finish work,
engage the
parking
brake and
always turn
off the
petrol
tap
(A,
fig.
6).
CLEANING
Wash the
deck.
Never
use
a
high-pressure
water
cteaner
to wash
out the
engine compartment; use compressed
air or
a
vacuum
cleaner.
LENGTHY
PERIODS
IN
STORE
The machine
should
be
stored in
a dry
place protected
from
the
weather;
cover it with a sheet of canvas if
possible.
lf it is to
be out
of
use for
a long
period
(more
than 1 month),
disconnect
the
red
battery lead
(fig.
21) and
follow
the instructions
provided
in
the
engine
handbook;
also
lubricate
all the
joints.
Check
the battery
voltage
periodically,
ensuring that
it does
not
drop below
12
Volts.
lf this occurs,
charge the
battery.
Use the
preservative
additive
for
unleaded
petrol.
lf
the machine
is
to be
out
of use for
more
than
30 days,
drain
the fuel from
the
engine to
prevent
sticky deposits
from
forming
in the fuel
intake
system
or in vital
parts
of the
carburettor.
To
protect
the
engine,
we
advise
you
to use
the Briggs
& Stratton fuel
additive, available from all Briggs
& Stratton
authorised
service
centres.
Add
the
additive
to the fuel
in the
tank or in the fuel
container.
Run
the
engine
a little
to circulate
the
additive
through
the
carburettor.
The
engine and
carburettor can
be
stored
for
up
Io 24
months.
N.B.:
lf no
additive
are
used
or
the
engine
is running
on
petrol
which
contains alcohol,
drain the fuel
tank
and
run
the
engine
until
there
is
no fuel
left.
110
CM
MULCHTNG
DECK (Ftc.
15)
This
deck
is
designed
to
cut
and
chop
grass
10115
cm
tall.
This is
best
done when
the
grass
is
dry, since
the
turbulence
inside the
deck
will
generate
a more
effective
chopping
effect.
Do not
stop
the
machine
when
you
finish
mowing;
keep
driving
over the
mown
lawn for
a few minutes
to discharge
the
grass
inside
the
deck.
lnspect
the
blades
regularly
and
sharpen
or replace
them
if
necessary.
ln some
parts
of
Europe,
2
passes
are
made
when
using the
mulching
method;
113
of the height
of the
grass
is
cut
in
the
first
pass
and
the
other 2/3
in
the
second.
lt
is up
to
you
to
decide
which
method
best suits
your
needs
and
your
type
of
grass.
TR.ANSPORT
lf
the
machine
istransported
on
atruckortrailer,
lowerthe
deck,
engagethe
parking
brake and
ensure
that
the
mower
is
secured
to
the
conveyance
by
means
of ropes,
càbtès
or
chains.
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