Makita Lawn Mower PTM0902 Instructions Manual

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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 detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic circuit board
located under the dashboard.
Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents to clean the body-
work or the engine!
When washing the inside of the cutting deck
the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the...

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engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is
used!
Put the machine away in a dry, sheltered place and preferably covered with a cloth (☛
8.4).
The battery must be kept in a cool
and dry place. Before a long storage period (more
than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then
recharge before using again  (☛6.2.4).
The next time the machine is used, check that there
are no fuel leaks from the tubes, fuel stopcock or car-
burettor.
5.4.10 Card...

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 them.
When changing direction, take great care
that the wheels facing up the slope do not hit
any obstacles (such as stones, branches,
roots, etc.) that may cause the machine to
slide sideways, tip over or make you lose
control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION ON
SLOPES, and always apply the parking...

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prevent the risk of tipping over. Reduce the forward speed before going on a
slope, particularly downhill.
Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: this could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle, especially on slippery ground.
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral or with the
clutch out! Always shift into a low gear before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
Go down slopes with your foot off the drive pedal (☛4.32), to use the braking effect...

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4.The engine must run at full speed, both to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to
get the necessary thrust to push the cuttings through the collector channel.
5.The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of growth of the grass.
The grass should not be left to grow too much between one cut and the next.
6.During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the
ground from drying out.
7.The best height of the grass on a
well-kept lawn...

6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before cleaning or doing maintenance work, take out the
ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear adequate clothing and
work gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Faulty
or worn-out parts must always be replaced and not repaired. Only use original
spare parts: Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment
and affect your safety and that of others.
Never dispose of used oil, fuel, batteries or...

31ENMAINTENANCE
1)See the engine manual for the full list and frequency.2)At the first signs of wear, contact your dealer to replace the part.3)General lubrication of all joints should also be carried out whenever the machine is
to be left unused for a long period.  
The above table is there to help you maintain your machine’s safety and performance.
It shows the main maintenance and lubrication operations and their frequency. To the
right of each item, there is a box where you can write the date or...

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6.2.3 Rear axle
This is a sealed single unit that does not require maintenance. It is permanently lubri-
cated and its lubricant does not need changing or topping up.
6.2.4 Battery
The battery must be carefully main-
tained to ensure long life. The machine
battery must always be charged:
– before using the machine for the first
time after purchase;
– before leaving the machine disused
for a long period;
– before starting up the machine after
a long period of disuse.
Carefully read and...

6.3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.3.1 Cutting deck alignment
The cutting deck should be aligned properly set to ensure a good cut 
In order to make the adjustment, you may need to remove the lat-
eral guides which must be put back afterwards.
For achieving good results
from cutting, the front part should always be 5 - 6
mm lower than the rear.
– Place the machine on flat ground and check the
tyre pressure;
– Put 26 mm blocks (1) under the front edge of the
deck and 32 mm blocks (2) under the rear edge,
then...

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6.4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT
6.4.1 Replacing wheels
Stop the machine on flat ground and put a block
under a load-bearing part of the frame on the side
that the wheel is to be changed.
The wheels are held by a snap ring (1) which can be
eased off with a screwdriver.
If you have to replace one or
both rear wheels, make sure they have the same
diameter, and check that cutting deck is horizontal
to prevent an uneven cut.
Before remounting the wheel, apply grease to the axle. Put the
snap...