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engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (☛5.2).
In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be
turned back to “OFF” before the engine can be restarted..
5.4.2 S
TARTING AND MOVING WITHOUT MOWING
This 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 blades must be disengaged
and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position...

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EN 31 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
Drive must be engaged in the way already described
(
☛4.32) to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping up and
loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 B
RAKING
First, reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s r.p.m. and then push
the brake pedal  (☛4.21 or 4.31) to further reduce the speed until the machine
stops.
For hydrostatic drive models:
The machine already slows down considerably by just
releasing the drive pedal.
5.4.4 R
EVERSE...

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deck from damaging the lawn if the ground is uneven. The higher position
excludes this possibility.
To change the position, unscrew and remove the
pin (1) then reposition the wheel (2) in the upper
and lower hole of the wale corresponding to the
wheel diameter.
This work is to be done to
all four wheels, WITH THE ENGINE OFF
AND THE BLADES DISENGAGED.
To start cutting:
– put the accelerator into the «FAST» position;
– bring the cutting deck to the highest position;
– engage the blades  (☛4.9);
– start...

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EN 33 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.4.6 EMPTYING THE GRASS-CATCHER
Do not let the grass-catcher become too full as this may block the collector
channel. When the grass-catcher is full there is an intermittent audible warning. 
At this point:
– lower the engine speed;
– go into neutral (N) (☛4.22 or 4.32/33) and stop forward movement;
– engage the parking brake on slopes;
– disengage the blades (☛4.7) and the audible signal will stop;
In manual tipping models
Emptying the grass-catcher
can only be done with...

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5.4.7 UNBLOCKING THE COLLECTOR CHANNEL
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at too high speed, can cause the col-
lector channel to become blocked. Should this happen, it will be necessary to:
– stop forward movement immediately, disengage the blades and stop the
engine;
– take off the grass-catcher or stone-guard;
– remove the accumulated cuttings, reaching them from the exit of the collector
channel.
This job must only be performed with the engine turned
off.
5.4.8 E
ND OF MOWING
When you have...

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5.4.10 CLEANING AND STORAGE
After each mowing, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher
and shake it to remove residual grass and earth.
Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave con-
tainers full of cut grass inside a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and deter-
gent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic card
located under the dashboard.
Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for cleaning the
body and...

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5.4.11 STORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month), dis-
connect the cables from the battery and follow the instructions in the engine
manual. Lubricate all joints as directed  (☛6.2.1).
Carefully remove any dry grass
cuttings which may have collected around the
engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire
the next time the machine is used!
Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated
at the inlet of the fuel filter...

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5.4.13 SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WHEN USING THE MACHINE
EN 37 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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)
End mowing (☛5.4.8)
Stop the engine (☛5.4.9)
Store the machine (☛5.4.10)You must ...
Open the fuel stopcock, ensure that all the conditions
allowing starting are met, and then turn the key 
Move the accelerator;
for...

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EN 38HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mowing in any case on the maxi-
mum gradients already mentioned (max
10° - 17%), lawns on a slope have to be
mowed moving up and down and never
across them, taking great care when
changing direction that the highest
wheels do not hit obstacles (such as
stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may
cause the machine to slide sideways, tip
over or otherwise cause loss of control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION
ON SLOPES, and always engage...

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must never be lifted by rope and tackle. While being transported, close
the fuel stopcock(  if fitted), lower the cutting deck, engage the parking
brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains to the haul-
ing device.
5.7 ADVICE ON HOW TO OBTAIN A GOOD CUT
1. To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance it should be cut regu-
larly and without damaging the grass.
2. It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3.The blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the...
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