VARI-590H
2.4.3.2.4 Function 4 – side-discharge mowing
While side-discharge mowing is the grass thrown through the side discharge chute. The cut gras is not finely chopped as by mulching
and is equally displayed on the grass strip.
Lift the rear cover and push the mulching wedge into the rear discharge channel
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. Lock the mulching wedge with the
chassis and the nose on the bottom side of mulching wedge grip must snap into the opening on the chassis
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and lower the rear cover.
Lift sideward flap for side discharge
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, mount the discharge channel for side discharcheon the support pin of the side flap
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and lower the side flap – the side flap lies on the discharge channel
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Adjust the mower only with a stopped engine and standstill blade.
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When side-discharge mowing go through the overgrowth so that you have always the uncuted grass on the left side of
the machine.
2.5 Maintenance, servicing and storage
Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairing or maintenance operations.
Do not touch rotating blade.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well tightened to keep the lawnmower in a safe operating condition.
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Never store the lawnmower with a tank with gasoline in an enclosed area where gasoline fumes could reach a strong
heat source or a flame.
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Allow the engine to cool down before you store your lawnmower in any storage place.
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In order to reduce any risk of fire, clean the lawnmower and particularly the engine, the muffler, the fuel tank. Suppress
all grass traces or leaves or excess of grease.
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
In order to be happy with our product in the long-term, it is necessary to give it adequate maintenance and servicing care. Regular
maintenance reduces deterioration and ensures proper functioning.
Follow all instructions concerning maintenance and adjustment schedule. It is recommended that you keep a record of the amount of its
working time and conditions (for service needs). It is recommended to let one of our authorised service centres take care of the after-
season maintenance, as well as regular maintenance if you are not sure about your technical skills.
Read carefully the engine manual. Check regularly the oil level and add some oil or replace it if necessary.
Frequently check the lawnmower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from beneath the deck.
Lubricate regularly the wheel axle and the bearings with grease.
Check often the blade, in order to obtain a clean work. The blade should always be sharp and well balanced.
At regular intervals check the tightening of all bolts and screws. Wear off or badly tightening nuts and bolts can involve some important
damages to the engine or the frame.
If the blade hits violently an obstacle, stop the lawnmower and bring it to agreed service station.
Check the nut tightening the blade before each cutter use.
2.5.1 Blade
The blade is made of pressed steel, in order to obtain a clean work sharpen the blade frequently, around every 25 hours of work. Be
sure that the blade is always well balanced; a badly balanced blade can involve harmful vibrations
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You must only use the blade supplied by the manufacturer.
To remove the blade, unscrew the blade screw, check the blade support and change all parts if they are worn out or damaged
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When reassembling the blade, make sure that the cutting edges face in the direction of the engine rotation
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. The blade screw
must be tightened with a tightening torque of 37 N.m with a dynamometric tool.
2.5.2 Engine oil exchange
Follow the engine user manual instructions. If you use the cutter in a dusty environment, shorten the exchange period by half. When
pouring the oil out of the engine tilt the cutter on its filler and oil dipstick side or dismantle the whole engine.
Seek authorised service in case you lack appropriate manual skills.
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