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5.3.10 Cleaning the machine
After each mowing, clean the outside of the machine, empty
the grass-catcher and shake it to remove residual grass and
earth.
Always empty the grass-catcher and
do not leave containers full of cut grass inside a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using
water and detergent, taking care not to wet the engine, the
electrical parts or the electronic card located under the dash-
board.
Never use hose-nozzles or harsh deter-
gents for cleaning the body and engine!
Do not let debris and dry remains of
grass accumulate in upper part of the cutting deck in
order to keep maximum machine efficiency and safety
levels.
After each use, accurately clean the cutting deck to remove
any grass remains or debris.
Wear eye protection and keep people
or animals away from the surrounding area when clean-
ing the cutting deck.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting deck and the col-
lector channel, the machine must be on firm ground:
1. fit the grass-catcher;
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2. connect a water hose to
its pipe fitting (1), and run
water through it;
3. sit at the operator’s posi-
tion;
4. lower the cutting deck
completely;
5. start the engine and stay
in neutral;
6. engage the blade and
leave it to turn for a few
minutes.
Take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, then put it in a
position where it can dry quickly.
b) To clean the upper part of the cutting deck:
– lower the cutting deck completely (position «1»);
– blow a jet of compressed air to remove any remains of
grass.
