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 3.3   Mowing the lawn

The  appearance  of  the  lawn  will  improve  if  you  alternate 

cutting in both directions at the same height.

When the grass catcher is too full, grass collection is no 

longer efficient and the sound of the lawnmower changes.

To remove and empty the grass catcher, 

–   stop the engine and wait for the cutting means to stop;

–   lift the rear discharge guard, grasp the handle and re-

move the grass catcher keeping it in an erect position.

•   For mulching or rear grass discharge: 

always  avoid 

removing  a  large  quantity  of  grass.  Never  cut  more 

than one third of the total grass height per single pass!  

Regulate the forward speed according to the lawn condi

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tions and the amount of grass removed.

•   For side discharge (if applicable):

 it is best to mow in 

a pattern where cut grass is not discharged on the grass 

still to be cut.

•   For  a  grass  catcher  with  contents  indicator  device 

(if  applicable): 

while  working  with  the  cutting  means 

running,  the  indicator  remains  raised  for  as  long  as  the 

grass catcher is able to hold cut grass; when it lowers, it 

means that the grass catcher is full and must be emptied.

Lawn care recommendations

Each  type  of  grass  has  different  characteristics  and  may 

thus  require  different  ways  of  caring  for  the  lawn;  always 

read  the  instructions  on  seed  boxes  for  mowing  height  for 

the growing conditions in the work area.

Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem and one 

or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is damaged 

and growth is more difficult.

The following indications generally apply:

–   cutting  too  low  tears  and  uproots  the  grass,  giving  it  a 

“spotted” appearance;

–   in  the  summer,  cutting  must  be  higher  to  prevent  the 

ground from drying;

–   do not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means ef

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ficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.

–   for particularly  high grass, initially mow  at  the  maximum 

height allowed by the machine then mow again after two 

or three days.

 3.4 

  When work is finished

When work has been completed, release the brake lever (1) 

and disconnect the spark plug cap (2). 

•   Electric key ignition models

Remove the ignition key (3).

•   Electric push-button ignition models 

Press the tab (5) and remove the consent key (4).

WAIT UNTIL THE CUTTING MEANS STOPS before pro-

ceeding any further.

4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Store the lawnmower in a dry place.

 IMPORTANT 

  Routine and accurate maintenance, at least 

once a year, is essential in maintaining original machine safe

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ty and performance levels.

Adjustments or maintenance operations must only be per

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formed with the engine switched off and the spark plug ca

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ble disconnected.

1)   Wear  strong  protective  gloves  before  cleaning,  main

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taining or adjusting the machine.

2)   Accurately  wash  the  machine  with  water  after  cutting; 

remove grass debris and mud accumulated in the chas

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sis  to  prevent  it  from  drying  and  causing  problems  the 

next time the lawnmower is used.

3)   Paint  on  internal  chassis  parts  may  start  to  flake  over 

time due to the abrasive action of cut grass; if this hap

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pens, promptly touch-up with rust-proof paint to prevent 

rusting that could corrode the metal.

4)   If accessing the lower part is necessary, only tilt the ma

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chine on the side indicated in the engine manual, follow

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ing  the  relevant  instructions,  making  sure  that  the  ma

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chine is perfectly stable before performing any interven

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tions. On side discharge models, remove the discharge 

chute (if installed –  see 3.1.d).

5)   Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts of the engine or 

the  machine  to  prevent  damaging  them  and  remove  all 

traces  of  spilled  petrol  immediately.  The  warranty  does 

not cover damage to plastic parts caused by petrol.

6)   To  ensure  that  the  machine  will  function  prop

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erly  over  time,  it  is  highly  recommended  to 

change  the  engine  oil  regularly,  following  the  tim

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ing indicated in the engine’s Instruction Manual. 

The oil can be discharged at a specialised ser-

vicing  centre,  or  by  using  a  syringe  to  suc

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tion  the  oil  out  through  the  filler  spout,  bearing  in 

mind  you  may  need  to  repeat  the  operation  sever

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al  times  in  order  to  completely  empty  the  tank.

Remember  to  top-up  with  oil  before  using  the  ma

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chine again.

 4.1  Cutting means maintenance 

All  interventions  on  the  cutting  means  must  be  done  at  a 

specialised Centre that has the most appropriate tools and 

equipment.

Only cutting means bearing the code indicated in the table 

on page ix must be used on this machine.

Given  product  evolution,  the  above  mentioned  cutting 

means  may  be  replaced  in  time  with  others  having  similar 

interchangeable and operating safety features. 

 4.2 

  Adjusting the converter cable (if fitted)

This  adjustment  is  necessary  when  the  lever  (1)  tends  not 

to remain in the «

» position.

With the lever (1) in the «

» position, turn the cable ad-

juster (2) in the direction indicated by the arrow as needed 

to ensure the lever remains in position.

 IMPORTANT 

  The adjustment must be made when the 

engine is off.

 4.3 

 Battery recharging (where applicable)

•   Electric key ignition models

To recharge a flat battery, connect it to the battery 

charger (1) following the instructions in the battery main

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tenance manual.

Do not connect the battery charger directly to the engine 

terminal. It is not possible to ignite the engine using the 

battery charger as a power source, as it may get dam

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aged.  

If you do not use the lawnmower for a long period of 

time, disconnect the battery from the engine wiring,