WARNING! Start moving forwards very carefully on sloping ground to prevent the
risk of tipping over. Reduce the forward speed before going on a slope, particularly
downhill.
WARNING! Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: this could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle, especially on slippery ground.
MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation.
WARNING! Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation
or use of non-conforming replacement components, can cause malfunction in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.
DANGER - Before carrying out any inspection, cleaning and servicing operations
on the machine, and before unblocking the grass unloading pipe, stop the engine,
take out the ignition key and follow the instructions in the manual.
• To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, must be performed by an
authorized service centre.
• The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your engine
under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in
unusual wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable
to your individual needs and use.
• After finishing season carefully clean the machine and all metal and moving parts lubricate by
grease or oil so that the machine would be prepared for next season. Before next operation
with the machine carefully check all the components.
• Frequently check fastening of all screws, nuts etc. in order to keep the machine in safe working
condition.
• Once in the season let inspect and maintain the machine in authorised service center.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Before
each use
First
month or
5 hours
Every 3
months or
25 hours
Every 6
months or
50 hours
Every
year or
100 hours
Item perform at every indicated
month or operating hour interval.
Whichever comes first
ENGINE OIL
check •
replace • • (2)
AIR FILTER
check •
clean • (1)
replace • (1)
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