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If the blade is engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with, the
engine shuts down (see page 26).
On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated which
stops it rotating in five seconds.
7. C
UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which
correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
To go from one height to another, move the lever sideways and put into one of
the seven notches.
For mechanical...

Page 62

For hydrostatic drive models:
21. B
RAKE PEDAL
In hydrostatically driven
models this pedal is
solely for braking and
works on the rear
wheels.
22. S
PEED CHANGE
LEVER
This lever engages
drive to the wheels and
changes the machine’s
forward and reverse
speed.
The machine’s forward
speed gradually
increases by moving
the lever towards «F».
Reverse is engaged by
moving the lever to
«R». When the brake pedal (21) is pressed the lever
automatically returns to the «N» (neutral) position.
It can also be moved...

Page 63

EN 17 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGE AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine,
read the safety requirements shown in chapter 2, paying particular atten-
tion to driving and cutting on slopes. It is the users responsibility to
assess the potential risk of the area where work is to be carried out, as
well as to take all the necessary steps to ensure safe working, particularly
on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground....

Page 64

With engine stopped, check its oil level which must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the dipstick.
Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill the tank.
The tanks capacity is about 4 litres.  
Refuelling should be carried out in an open or well venti-
lated area with engine stopped. Always remember that petrol fumes are
inflammable. DO NOT TAKE FLAMES TO THE TANK MOUTH TO VERIFY
ITS CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid ruining
them. In the...

Page 65

EN 19 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
FITTING THE PROTECTION AT THE EXIT(GRASS-
CATCHER OR STONE-GUARD)
Never use the machine
without having fitted the exit protection!
Lift the removable cover (1) and hook on the
grass-catcher by inserting the two pivots (2)
into the slots on the two supports (3).
If you want to work without using the grass-
catcher, a stone-guard kit (4) is available on
request which is fitted as shown in the figure.
There is a micro-switch
which stops the engine or prevents starting
when the...

Page 66

5.2 STARTING AND MOVING
S
TARTING
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (where supplied),
which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch;
– put the gear lever (  for mechanical drive
models)or the speed change lever pedal(
for hydrostatic drive models)into neutral
(«N»);
– disengage the blade;
– on slopes, engage the parking brake:
Afterwards:
– put the...

Page 67

EN 21 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
The pilot lamp will begin flashing if the key is held in the «START» position
when the safety devices have been activated.
M
OVING WITHOUT MOWING
The machine has not been approved for use on public
roads. It has to be used (as indicated by the highway code) in private
areas closed to traffic.
When moving the machine, the blade must be disengaged
and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position «7»).
For mechanical drive models:
Put the accelerator control between...

Page 68

The lever must be moved gradually as a sudden engagement of drive to the
wheels may cause tipping and loss of control of the machine.
B
RAKING
For mechanical drive models:
To brake, first reduce the speed on the accelerator to avoid overloading the
brake assembly and then push the pedal down fully.
For hydrostatic drive models:
To brake, press the brake pedal which will simultaneously make the speed
change lever return to the «N» position.
R
EVERSE
For mechanical drive models:
The machine MUST be stopped...

Page 69

– to begin moving, operate the speed regulation controls taking care to release
the pedal very gradually and with particular caution as already described.
Engage the blade with the cutting deck in the highest position, and then gradual-
ly lower to the height required. To achieve good collection and even cutting of
the grass, choose a forward speed to suit the quantity of grass to be cut (height
and density) and the lawns humidity, in line with the following indications (for
mechanical drive models): 
–...

Page 70

could be too high for the lawn conditions.
If this does not solve the problem, it is probably due to unsharpened cutting
edges or the wings on the blade having become deformed (see chapter 7).
3.If the grass is very tall it should be mowed twice - once at the maximum cut-
ting height, and perhaps reducing the cutting width, followed by a second cut at
the required height.
4.Be very careful when mowing near bushes or kerbs which could alter the hor-
izontal position of the cutting deck or damage its edge...
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