IBEA 500 Series - Manual (Page 11)

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9. To stop the engine select the lower speed and let go
of the System 2 lever.
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,
you can use your lawn mower with the mulching system.
With this system, the blade chops up the cut grass finely and
spreads it on the lawn uniformly with no need to collect it.
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-
mended to clean the underside of the mower deck from any
grass clippings before performing this operation (please refer
to the corresponding section of this manual).
Installation (Fig. 11)
1. Remove the grassbag from the mower.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with one hand as indicated.
(fig. 11)
3. With the other hand lift the rear chute door of the mower.
4. Insert the front edge of the plug into the mower discharge
tunnel.
5. When the plug is nearly completely inserted, press the
hooking lever towards the ground and push the plug into the
mower until the reference tabs contact the deck.
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. Lift the rear chute door with one hand.
2. Firmly grab the plug rear handle with the other hand.
3. In the meantime, press the hooking lever towards the
ground.
4. Gently pull the plug out of the discharge tunnel.
5. When the first centimetre of the plug is protruding from the
deck, keep on pulling while lifting it upwards until it is com-
pletely removed.
DUrING OPErAtION
Keep people and animals away from the cutting area (fig. 6).
Before operation, clear the cutting area of all foreign objects
(fig. 6).
Operate only with either bag or protections in position (fig. 7).
Keep hands and feet away from the chute door and the blades
under the deck (fig. 8).
The grass clippings may be collected in the grassbag or dis-
charged on the lawn (Mulching).
The grassbag material is capable of stopping most forms of
debris (stones, gravel, etc.) which could be thrown out by the
blade. lt is essential that the grassbag is checked periodically
for damage or wear, in which case it should be replaced Im-
mediately with an original IBEA grassbag.
While operating with your lawnmower, it may happen that the
Filling the fuel tank (fig. 2, 3, 4)
1. Clean around the tank cap.
2. Take the cap off and fill the tank up to about 15 mm from the
top with clean petrol.
3. Replace cap and clean any spillage
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. Place your mower on the lawn and, if possible, cut on a level
surface.
2. Check the height of the grass and, then, set the cutting
height. Adjust with the centralized cutting height lever, the
engine must be OFF.
a) You can choose from 6 available positions (fig. 5).
b) Grip the handle.
c) Press the release button and lift or lower the body to select
the cutting height.
d) This simple operation adjusts the cutting height.
3. Check that the high tension wire is on the spark plug (fig.
2, 3, 4).
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4. Move the throttle lever (fig. 1, ref. 3) to the
position.
5. Squeeze the System 2 lever (fig. 1, ref. 2) towards the handle,
slowly pull starter handle (fig. 1, ref. 4) until cord is stretched
tight and then pull hard to start the engine.
6. Squeeze the traction lever (fig. 1, ref. 1) towards the handles
and the mower will start moving forward and cut the grass.
7. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go
of the traction lever.
8. To stop the engine select the lower speed
and let go
of the System 2 lever.
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4. Move the throttle lever (fig. 1, ref. 3) to the
position.
5. Squeeze the System 2 lever (fig. 1, ref. 2) towards the handle,
slowly pull starter handle (fig. 1, ref. 4) until cord is stretched
tight and then pull hard to start the engine.
6. Squeeze the traction lever (fig. 1, ref. 1) towards the handles
and the mower will start moving forward and cut the grass.
7. In order to select the appropriate speed, move the variable
speed lever (fig. 1, ref. 9).
8. To stop the traction or to pull the mower backwards, let go
of the traction lever.