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5.4.8 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the blades, lower the engine speed and ride the machine with the
cutting deck raised as high as possible.
5.4.9 End of work
Stop the machine, move the throttle to «SLOW» and turn off the engine by turning the key to «OFF».
When the engine has stopped, close the fuel stopcock.
To avoid backfire, position the throttle on «SLOW» for 20 seconds before stopping the
engine
Always take out the ignition key before leaving the machine unattended
Never leave the key in the «ON» position. The battery will run flat.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher or discharge guard, and shake it to remove grass
and other debris. 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 bodywork or the engine!
When washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel, the machine must be
on firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher or discharge guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings one at a time and run water through each one for a few minutes,
with the blades moving. When washing, the cutting deck should be lowered right down. Take off the grass-catcher,
empty and rinse it, and then put it in a position where it can dry quickly.
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 manual.
Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at the inlet of the fuel filter and follow
the instructions in the engine manual. Ensure there is no potential for ignition sparks before
proceeding. Proceed with caution.
REMOVE GRASS AND DEBRIS FROM AROUND THE ENGINE & EXHAUST
This prevents the engine overheating and removes a potential hazard of dried debris catching fire. Put the machine
away in a dry, sheltered place and preferably covered with a cloth.
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. The next time the machine is used, check that
there are no fuel leaks from the tubes, fuel stopcock or carburetor.
5.4.12 Circuit protection device
The electronic circuit board has a self-resetting protector which breaks the circuit if there is a fault in the electrical
system. It results in the stopping of the engine and the switching off of the lamp. The circuit automatically resets
after a few seconds, but the cause of the fault should be identified and corrected to avoid reactivating the
protection device.
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