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6.2.2 Battery
The battery must be carefully maintained 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 unused for a long period;
– before starting up the machine after a long period of disuse.
Carefully read and observe the battery recharging instructions in the booklet provided with the battery. Failure to
follow the instructions or in charging the battery could permanently damage the battery cells.
A flat battery must be recharged as soon as possible.
Recharging must be done using a battery charger at constant voltage. Other recharging systems
can irreversibly damage the battery.
6.3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
The cutting deck should be properly set to obtain a good cut.
To achieve good cutting results, ensure the cutting deck is
adjusted correctly. The front of the deck should be 5-6mm lower
than the rear.
– Put
the
machine
onto a
flat level surface and check
the tyre pressures;
– Put 30 mm blocks under the front edge of the deck
and 35 mm blocks under the rear edge, and then put the
lifting lever into position «2» ;
– Adjust the left front adjuster rod , right adjuster rod and
right rear adjuster rod keep the deck in touch with the blocks;
– Adjust the lift rod keep the deck in touch with the blocks.
On the flat lawn, if need, you can change the position of wheel to obtain a lower cut.
Where the lawn is uneven or mossy, you must set the wheel in the
hole «A». In case of any doubts, do not hesitate to contact your retailer.
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 which can be eased off with a
screwdriver. If you have to replace one or both rear wheels, they
have the same diameter, and check that cutting deck is horizontal to prevent an
uneven cut. You must make sure the key and washer are securely lodged in place.
Before remounting the wheel, apply grease to the axle. Put the snap
ring and supporting washer back in place.
6.4.2 Replacing and repairing the tyres
The tyres are “Tubeless” and so all punctures must be repaired by a tyre repairer
following the procedures required for this kind of tyre.
6.4.3 Replacing a fuse
The machine is fitted with 10A fuses. If it blows, the machine stops , the
dashboard light switches off. and the battery gradually runs out, the machine will
have problems starting. Remove the fuse and replace with a same fuse type.
A blown fuse must always be replaced by one of the same type and ampere rating, and never with one of another
rating.
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