IBEA 50027B User And Maintenance Manual - page 11
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9.Tostoptheengineselectthelowerspeed
andletgo
oftheSystem2lever.
ATTENTION: Do not attempt to move the variable speed le-
ver when engine is off as this will prevent traction engage-
ment. Should this happen, move the variable speed lever
back to the higher speed position after turning the engine
on.
The Mulching System
In addition to working with the traditional bagging system,
youcanuseyourlawnmowerwiththemulchingsystem.
Withthissystem,thebladechopsupthecutgrassfinelyand
spreadsitonthelawnuniformlywithnoneedtocollectit.
NOTE: For a healthier lawn, it is advisable to cut just 1/3 of
the grass height at a time and to select a lower speed.
ATTENTION: Always stop the engine before performing the
following operation.
For an easier installation/removal of the plug, it is recom-
mendedtocleantheundersideofthemowerdeckfromany
grassclippingsbeforeperformingthisoperation(pleaserefer
tothecorrespondingsectionofthismanual).
Installation (Fig. 11)
1.Removethegrassbagfromthemower.
2.Firmlygrabtheplugrearhandlewithonehandasindicated.
(fig.11)
3.Withtheotherhandlifttherearchutedoorofthemower.
4.Insertthefrontedgeoftheplugintothemowerdischarge
tunnel.
5. When the plug is nearly completely inserted, press the
hookinglevertowardsthegroundandpushtheplugintothe
moweruntilthereferencetabscontactthedeck.
NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the installation and the re-
moval of the Mulching plug to make sure this is always cor-
rectly used. An improper installation can in fact put the plug
into contact with the cutting blade.
Removal
1.Lifttherearchutedoorwithonehand.
2.Firmlygrabtheplugrearhandlewiththeotherhand.
3. In the meantime, press the hooking lever towards the
ground.
4.Gentlypulltheplugoutofthedischargetunnel.
5.Whenthefirstcentimetreoftheplugisprotrudingfromthe
deck,keeponpullingwhileliftingitupwardsuntilitiscom-
pletelyremoved.
DURING OPERATION
Keeppeopleandanimalsawayfromthecuttingarea(fig.6).
Beforeoperation,clearthecuttingareaofallforeignobjects
(fig.6).
Operateonlywitheitherbagorprotectionsinposition(fig.7).
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthechutedoorandtheblades
underthedeck(fig.8).
Thegrassclippingsmaybecollectedinthegrassbagordis-
chargedonthelawn(Mulching).
The grassbag material is capable of stopping most forms of
debris(stones,gravel,etc.)whichcouldbethrownoutbythe
blade.ltisessentialthatthegrassbagischeckedperiodically
fordamageorwear,inwhichcaseitshouldbereplacedIm-
mediatelywithanoriginalIBEAgrassbag.
Whileoperatingwithyourlawnmower,itmayhappenthatthe
Filling the fuel tank (fig. 2, 3, 4)
1.Cleanaroundthetankcap.
2.Takethecapoffandfillthetankuptoabout15mmfromthe
topwithcleanpetrol.
3.Replacecapandcleananyspillage
ATTENTION:
1. Always handle fuel with maximum care.
2. Refuel outdoors using a clean funnel to prevent spilling.
Wipe up any spilled petrol.
3. Refuel only after turning the engine off and when engine
is cold. Do not fill beyond 15 mm from top of fuel tank as fuel
expands when hot.
4. When filling tank, keep far away from open flames and
sparks and DO NOT smoke!
5. Do not mix oil with gasoline. (See engine manual for fur-
ther information on oil and fuel).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Your lawnmower is equipped with a safety device
(System 2) which kills the engine and stops the cutting blade
whenever the operator lets go of the handle.
ATTENTION: Never leave the mower unattended.
1.Placeyourmoweronthelawnand,ifpossible,cutonalevel
surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and, then, set the cutting
height. Adjust with the centralized cutting height lever, the
enginemustbeOFF.
a)Youcanchoosefrom6availablepositions(fig.5).
b)Gripthehandle.
c)Pressthereleasebuttonandliftorlowerthebodytoselect
thecuttingheight.
d)Thissimpleoperationadjuststhecuttingheight.
3.Checkthatthehightensionwireisonthesparkplug(fig.
2,3,4).
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4.Movethethrottlelever(fig.1,ref.3)tothe
position.
5.SqueezetheSystem2lever(fig.1,ref.2)towardsthehandle,
slowlypullstarterhandle(fig.1,ref.4)untilcordisstretched
tightandthenpullhardtostarttheengine.
6.Squeezethetractionlever(fig.1,ref.1)towardsthehandles
andthemowerwillstartmovingforwardandcutthegrass.
7.Tostopthetractionortopullthemowerbackwards,letgo
ofthetractionlever.
8.Tostoptheengineselectthelowerspeed
andletgo
oftheSystem2lever.
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4.Movethethrottlelever(fig.1,ref.3)tothe
position.
5.SqueezetheSystem2lever(fig.1,ref.2)towardsthehandle,
slowlypullstarterhandle(fig.1,ref.4)untilcordisstretched
tightandthenpullhardtostarttheengine.
6.Squeezethetractionlever(fig.1,ref.1)towardsthehandles
andthemowerwillstartmovingforwardandcutthegrass.
7.Inordertoselecttheappropriatespeed,movethevariable
speedlever(fig.1,ref.9).
8.Tostopthetractionortopullthemowerbackwards,letgo
ofthetractionlever.
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