IBEA Mulching Series - Manual (Page 19)

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5. ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
Cutting procedure
Adapt your speed to the conditions of the grass. Adjust motor
speed to maximum when grass is high and thick and to
minimum when it is low.
Adjusting cutting height
Always stop the motor and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop.
Mod. 5570 : Cutting height with centralised control.
To lower cutting height, press the handle (10) and, by means
of the pedal (13), choose one of the 5 pre-set positions. Vice-
versa to raise the cutting height: press and release the handle
(10) and increase by 1 position. If the handle (1) is kept held
down, the MAX cutting height is immediately reached.
Cutting positions:
1 = 30 mm 4 = 60 mm
2 = 40 mm 5 = 70 mm
3 = 50 mm 6 = 80 mm
Cutting tips
The best results are obtained when no more than one third of
the grass is cut.
When grass is high, use the highest cutting position for the
first cut. If you want to cut the grass lower, pass over again
with a lower cutting position.
If you cut to too low a level, the grass will have to utilise more
energy to create new blades instead of bulking up, and will
therefore be more subject to the possibility of burning in case
of drought.
On the contrary, if you let the grass grow too high, the lower
part will weaken and yellow.
CAUTION !
Remember to switch off the motor and disconnect
the start-up spark plug connector when performing
maintenance.
6. MAINTENANCE
Carefully read the supplied motor use and maintenance
manual.
To reduce the risk of fire, make sure that the motor is
clean of grass, leaves or any oil grease.
For the 5570 model, use the quick water hitch (6) to
keep the internal body clean:
• Connect the water hose to the quick hitch (6).
• Switch on the motor.
• Open the water tap.
d -
Frequently check the blade and screws securing the
motor.
Check that all nuts and screws have been tightened so
that the lawn mower is always in optimal working
conditions.
Use original spare parts only.
Do not store the mower in an enclosed space with a full
tank of gasoline. Let the motor cool down outdoors after
use.
a -
b -
c -
e -
f -
6
10
13
Mod. 5370 : Cutting height with centralised control.
Choose one of the 5 pre-set positions with the handle.