EMAK Lawn Mower 91-93 Instructions Manual

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– the blades are not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.
b)The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the transmission is not in “neutral”;
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmission in “neutral” but without applying
the parking brake;
– the grass-catcher is lifted or the stone-guard is removed when the blades are
engaged;
– the parking brake is engaged without...

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5.3.3 Filling with oil and fuel
The engine manual indi-
cates what type of oil and fuel you can use.
With the engine off, check the oil level.
According to the instructions in the engine
manual, this 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 6 liters
(Type I) or 4.5 liters (Type II). 
Refuelling
should be carried out in an open or
well-ventilated area with the
engine off. Always...

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Attach the grass-catcher (1) to the brackets (2) and
centre it up with the rear plate, so that the two ref-
erence 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 mow without the grass-catcher,
you can mount an optional stone-guard kit  (☛8.2).
This has to be attached to the rear plate as indicat-
ed in the instructions.
5.3.5 Checking...

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area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1)  ( if fitted);
– shift in the gear into neutral («N») (☛4.22 or 4.32);
– disengage the blades (☛4.7);
– apply the parking brake on sloping ground;
– when starting from cold, move the throttle to the
«CHOKE» position shown on the label;
– if the engine is already warm, position the lever
between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electri-
cal...

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Position the throttle between «SLOW» and
«FAST», and the gear lever in 1st gear (☛4.22).
Keep the pedal pressed down and release the parking brake. Slowly release the
pedal to shift from “brake” to “clutch”, thus operating the rear wheels (☛4.21).
The pedal has to be released gradually, as a sudden
engagement may cause the vehicle to tip over and the driver to lose control.
Gradually reach the desired speed using the throttle and gear lever. To change gear,
press the clutch...

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5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged only when the machine has stopped
moving.
Press the pedal until the machine stops and
then go into reverse by shifting the lever sideways and into position «R»  (☛4.22).
Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse.
When the machine has stopped moving, start
reversing by pressing the drive pedal in direction «R»  (☛4.32).
5.4.5 Grass cutting
To start cutting:
– move the throttle to «FAST»;
– raise the...

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When the grass-catcher is full you will hear a
sound warning. At this point:
– disengage the blades (☛4.7) and the sound
will stop;
– lower the engine speed;
– shift into neutral (N)  (☛4.22 - Mechanical
transmissionor 4.32 - Hydrostatic transmis-
sion) and stop moving forward;
– engage the parking brake on slopes;
– pull out the lever (1) and tip up the grass-
catcher to empty it;
– close the grass-catcher so that it hooks onto
the pawl (2).
5.4.7 Unblocking the collector...

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Always take out the ignition key before leaving the machine
unattended!
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the «ON»
position when the engine is not running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher and shake it to
remove grass and other debris.
Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave containers
full of cut grass inside a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and...

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5.4.11 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If you intend not to use the machine for a long period (more than 1 month), disconnect
the battery cables and follow the instructions in the engine instruction manual.
Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated
at the inlet of the fuel filter (1) and follow the instruc-
tions in the engine manual.
Carefully remove any dry grass
cuttings which may have collected around the
engine or silencer to prevent their catching...

5.4.13 Summary of main steps to follow when using the machine
5.5 USING THE MACHINE ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mow on slopes with gradients up to the maximum already mentioned (max 10° -
17%). Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving up and down and never across
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To ...
Start the engine  (☛5.4.1)
Go forward (☛5.4.2)
Brake or stop  (☛5.4.3)
Reverse  (☛5.4.4)
Cut the grass   (☛5.4.5)
Empty the grass-catcher (☛5.4.6)
Unblock the collector channel (☛5.4.7)
Finish mowing (☛5.4.8)
Stop...