5
and turn the ignition key
• Electric push-button ignition models
Insert the consent key rmly in its seat then pull the
cutting means brake lever against the handle press
the ignition button (5) and hold until the engine is running.
3.3 Mowing the lawn
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate
cutting in both directions at the same height
A machine that is equipped with a MULCHING system cuts
the grass chops it then distributes it over the lawn It is not
necessary to collect the cut grass
For best MULCHING results proceed as follows
Never cut the grass too short Only cut the grass by
of its height.
Keep the body shell perfectly clean underneath
Always use well sharpened cutting means
Avoid mowing wet grass It accumulates more easily
under the body shell and the mowing performance de
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creases considerably
Lawn care recommendations
Each type of grass has di erent characteristics and may
thus require di erent 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 di cult
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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ciency 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
and disconnect the spark plug cap
Electric key ignition models
Remove the ignition key
• Electric push-button ignition models
Press the tab and remove the consent key
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 o and the spark plug ca
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ble disconnected.
Wear strong protective gloves before cleaning main
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taining or adjusting the machine
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
Paint on internal chassis parts may start to ake 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
If accessing the lower part is necessary only tilt the ma
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chine on the side indicated in the engine manual fol
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lowing the relevant instructions making sure that the
machine is perfectly stable before performing any in
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terventions.
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
On models with AVS If the handle vibrates unusual
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ly check the anti vibration sleeves and contact your
Dealer.
To ensure that the machine will function properly over
time it is highly recommended to change the engine oil
regularly following the timing indicated in the engine s
Instruction Manual.
The oil can be discharged at a specialised servic-
ing centre or by using a syringe to suction the oil out
through the ller spout bearing in mind you may need
to repeat the operation several times in order to com
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pletely 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 vi 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
Drive adjustment
• Model 474:
On power driven models remove the guard once or
twice a year by unscrewing the screws
then clean
carefully using a brush or compressed air removing the
grass and dirt from the area around the transmission and
belt Always reassemble the guard
• Model 504:
On power driven models remove the guard once or
twice a year by unscrewing the screws and releas
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ing the ttings
Then clean carefully using a brush
or compressed air removing the grass and dirt from the
area around the transmission and belt Always reassem
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ble the guard (1).
4.3
Battery recharging where applicable
Electric key ignition models
To recharge a at battery connect it to the battery charg
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er following the instructions in the battery mainte
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nance manual
Do not connect the battery charger directly to the en
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gine terminal It is not possible to ignite the engine us
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ing the battery charger as a power source as it may get
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