Florabest FBM 575 A1 - Manual (Page 7)

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ADJustMENt of CuttING HEIGHt
Cutting height is adjusted with the lever located by the right rear wheel as shown in fig F.
Increase cutting height by moving the lever backwards and decrease cutting height by moving it
forward. There are 6 steps availible (30, 39, 51, 64, 79, 95mm).
oPErAtIoN
ENGINE PREPARATIONS (Fig.H)
Check oil and fuel level and, if needed, refill in
correct inlet according to Fig. H
I
. Make sure to
use correct oil and only 95 octane unleaded
petrol for fuel.
For further information, please advise the engine
operator's manual.
CAUTION: Oil must be added to the
engine before first use.
STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig.H
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)
Once the machine has been set up properly, start
the engine as follows:
a) Activate the engine stop lever (2) to prepare
the engine for start, keep lever pressed against
handle while starting and using the machine (it
operates the engine brake).
b) While holding the engine stop lever (2), reach
for the engine start-grip (15) and pull the starter
rope gently until you feel the resistance caused
by compression. Return the starter rope slowly
then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full
extent to start engine.
CAUTION: The blade starts turning as
soon as the engine is started.
Keep the engine stop lever (2) depressed during
machine operation.
CAUTION: Make sure the engine stop
lever (2) works properly by releasing it
while engine is running.
Engine should stop completely within
3 seconds.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually
or insert the automatic advance gear.
How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the
clutch handle (1) and keep it pressed in position.
CAUTION: Engage the gear only when
the engine is running.
How to disengage advance: Release the clutch
handle. (1)
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 Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.
 Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.
 Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the grass discharge
chute while the engine is running.
sAfEtY PrECAutIoNs
 Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from
the lawn which may be thrown by the machine.
 While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects
which may have been missed.
 Never lift the rear of the mower while starting
the engine or during normal operation.
 Make sure the grass bag hatch is in down
position (Fig.G
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) while operating the machine
without grass bag.
 Use appropriate ear protection while operating
the machine.
 Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage for people who have
impaired circulation.