Etesia Bahia 2 owners operators manual instrucion book UK version
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1. 10 17 6 4e PICTURES A pi y d te NU A D 5 a E N PTE n e e s d 4 S 12 4e PICTURES 4e PICTURES KAWASAKI HONDA BRIGGS amp S1 amp 14 4e PICTURES BRIGGS amp STRATTON KAWASAKI FS481V 4e PICTURES GS amp STRATTON HONDA 4e PICTURES 39919 71231 5 20602 50334 32548 71242 37665 4e PICTURES 18 4e PICTURES ACCESSORIES IN OPTION 19 4e PICTURES ACCESSORIES IN OPTION 20 UOISSIUISUEJ SOUPAPE JIM 1 9 891q orueuAq poyma JON 8 9 9X9T 16931 8 S OXOT 191 8 S OXOT 1691 9 S 9X0 0014 9 0 X T WOT 9 S OXOI 9025 1 Y WY 6 0 poods EH O TAI 193 ouqejounATod 1 JO 9952 19 ra peny popeo un 18 Jodns Pad an 19860 Joa 198 19 ISLAZ PU X WW p Qj prepuejs el x uiui p prepuejs 6 x uiui p prepuejs Snyd x1eds Ag 9uIq1m Ag uorneontrqn T wd 009 18 MA 6 TD dH 9 0096 1 MA9 6 dH 1 wdi 0096 1 MA v TT dH SSI Pt P9 009 I18 19pUI O UML 19pUuIJ 9 o Surg Sui o0 gt Aq ounssoud 1opu umi TL X g4 Y9 8 wu 8 X 6 ong 212. Release the pedal to reduce the speed of movement Lift your foot entirely off the forward pedals to come to a stop the mower will brake gradually until it reaches a full stop To stop quickly lift your feet off the pedals and apply the parking brake 7 8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust the cutting height use the lever situated on the left of the seat Push the lever down to lower the cutter and up to raise it Select a higher setting for long or wet grass position 4 and 5 Select lower settings position 1 2 and 3 for flat regularly maintained lawns 79 MOWING Before mowing check the condition of the blade JA its tightness To obtain regular cutting it is j important to check whether the tire pressure is the recommended pressure see paragraph 96 The picture 6 illustrates the optimum method of using the mower on most lawns These instructions will enable you to avoid making sharp turns and unnecessary journeys When mowing with the cutter set low it is important to select a low speed to keep the engine at a high speed 7591 MOWING WITH GRASS COLLECTION EXCEPT MKM When the grass box is full an alarm will sound switch off immediately the cutter By switching off the cutter the alarm is deactivated Empty the box The box is emptied from the driver s seat With lever to empty lift this lever and drive slowly the machine before closing the grass b
3. 4 Never touch the exhaust pipe the cooling cylinder or fins to avoid the risk of burns 931 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL see picture 24a for B amp S 24b for HONDA GXV 390 24c for KAWASAKI FS481V To be checked before each machine use Position the mower on a flat surface Undo the quarter turn screws on the left hand side cover then remove it see picture 12 MBHE MKHP MHHE MKHE Swing the seat towards the front see paragraph 8 1 Clean the area around the filler neck to prevent dirt from entering the sump Remove the dipstick Wipe the gauge with a clean cloth and place it back in the filler tube MBHE screw the plug back on and then unscrew it again see picture 24a e MKHP MHHE MKHE see c picture 24c rest the plug on the tube without screwing it down Take out the gauge to check the level the oil left on the gauge should reach between the marks ADD and FULL or MINI and MAXI see pictures 24b and 24c For the capacity of oil sump see technical characteristics 932 DRAINING THE ENGINE OIL After initial 10 h service to be done by your dealer the engine oil has to be replaced with the first of the following expiry Every 50 h or once each year Do the emptying while the engine is still warm oil will be easier to take out Position the machine on a flat surface Stop the engine and remove the ignition key e MKHE AND M
4. Adjust the cutter setting to the highest position Detach the equalizer spring of the cutting height adjustment mechanism at the rear of the machine using a small twine see picture 13 Unhook the spring from the belt tightener and release the belt from the pulley Adjust the cutter setting to the lowest position Remove the six pins from the bolts and handles of the cutter plate on the cutting height adjustment arms First remove the 2 front handles followed by the 2 rear bolts see pictures 16 17 and 18 Adjust the cutting height lever to the highest position Apply full left or right lock to the steering wheel Remove the cutting mechanism To replace the cutting mechanism repeat these steps in reverse order FOR ALL OTHER MODELS Detach the equalizer spring of the cutting height adjustment mechanism at the rear of the machine using a small twine see picture 13 Take out the left and right protections mobile elements by unscrewing and rotating screw 1 2 with your key ring see pictures 14a and 14b Adjust the cutter setting to the lowest position Take out the belt guide see picture 15 and the blade transmission belt by acting on the tensioner left side of the machine Remove the six pins from the bolts and handles of the cutter plate on the cutting height adjustment arms First remove the 2 front handles followed by the 2 rear bolts see pictures 16 and 17 The right hand rear bo
5. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY As per Directive 2006 42 EC ZETESIA 13 Rue de l Industrie 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX declare under our responsibility that the ride on lawnmowers type Bahia and Hydro 80 reference MBHE2 MHHE2 MKHE3 MKHP3 and MKM to which this declaration refers fulfil all the relevant terms of directive 2006 42 EC applicable to them as well as to the provisions of all other directives European applicable to them 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility 2006 66 EC Concerning batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances 2000 14 EC Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoor and guarantee that the ride on lawnmowers type Bahia and Hydro 80 reference MBHE2 MHHE2 MKHE3 MKHP3 and MKM meet the requirements of Directive 2000 14 EC regarding noise emissions in the environment and are subject to the internal production control procedure with evaluation of the technical documents and periodic inspection by a notified body the CETIM F 60304 SENLIS CEDEX Average acoustic power level measured 100 dB A Guaranteed acoustic power level 100 dB A Mr Schmitt Freddy 13 rue de l industrie 67165 Wissembourg CEDEX is the person authorized to constitute the technical file Assessment of conformity ti in house inspection of machine manufacture according to Annex VIII of directive 2006 42 EC Model Serial number Done in Wissembourg the 03 21 2013 Mr Patr
6. To do this remove the battery from the mower first connecting the negative terminal then the positive terminal Check the electrolyte level If necessary top up with distilled water see paragraph 9 5 1 Connect the battery to the charger Charge voltage 12 V Charging current max 3 amps Charge time up to 7 hours according to need under 3 Ah Lead acid batteries emit explosive gas mixtures during charging Avoid naked flames and sparks and do not smoke The battery should always be charged in a well ventilated area When charging is complete check the level of the electrolyte If necessary top up to the higher level using distilled water 30 WARNING Batteries kept in a discharged state cannot subsequently be recharged 9 5 3 ELIMINATION OF BATTERIES Batteries contain hazardous materials and must under no circumstances be disposed of into the environment They are the subject of specific rules governing directive 2006 66 EC You can hand in your spent ETESIA batteries to your ETESIA dealer who will eliminate them or take them to selective sorting or refuse centres capable of dealing with the task 96 MAINTENANCE OF THE TYRES Always ensure that the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressure The use of pressures other than those recommended may adversely affect driving performance and may even result in loss of control of the mower Front pressure 1 2 bar for models other than MKHP Rear
7. alignment Adjustment of the steering Adjustment of the engine Replacement of belts where necessary Replacement of any parts or repairs involving the removal of parts which are not covered by this manual 11 2 RETURN TO SERVICE Unscrew the spark plugs and clean them with petrol Allow to dry but do not put them back for the time being Reinstall and reconnect the battery Operate the starter very briefly using the ignition key to eliminate any excess oil from the cylinders Then fit the dry spark plugs and connect the caps Check the oil level and top up with fuel You are now ready to restart the engine 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 121 MOVING THE MOWER WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF The by pass enables the mower to be moved without switching on the engine Put the lever on O position unclutched position to move the mower with engine on stop To gain access to the by pass lever open the grassbox in emptying position see pictures 5 and 5a Do never use the mower with disengaged by pass 4 position 0 12 2 TOWING THE MACHINE IN THE EVENT OF BREAKDOWN Disengage the box see paragraph 12 1 Close the fuel tap see paragraph 7 5 2 and 8 6 Set up the towing hock Unscrew the front bumper fixation screws and take it out see picture 37a The towing ring is located behind the bumper It is fixed on the back side on the frame tube see a picture 37a Unscrew the towing ring
8. compensation or warning Transportation cost for machines and parts are at user cost 7 Any intervention done within warranty time in particular in case of parts exchange will not give right to any new warranty period 8 In case of parts exchange under warranty ETESIA reserves the right to use either new or second hand parts Parts given free of charge by ETESIA can required at any time by ETESIA They need to be sent back on simple request Should ETESIA not receive these parts warranty claim would automatically be cancelled 9 This warranty however does not cover parts damaged during a repair action machines not having been serviced according to the repair schedule mentioned in the instruction book parts with normal wear Please find a list not complete of wearing parts spark plugs filters exhaust seals membranes blades blade coupling parts belts clutchs batteries battery electrolytes control cables sheath fuel pipes durits cooling liquid hydraulic and lubrication liquids fuel seat bonnets grassbox material grassbox frame mudguards pedal covers running board cover anti scalp kit roll axle 10 Warranty right is cancelled in the following cases Damages due to non respect of safety maintenance use and storage instructions ETESIA will not be held responsible legally in particular for damages resulting from other uses than the ones described in the instruction book Damages due to acci
9. lightly oiled Clean the filtering elements Foam element prefilter c clean with tepid and detergent Wrap it inside a clean dry cleaning rag to dry it Paper cartridge d tap it gently on a flat area to make the dust fall Replace it every 100 hours or once the year Refit carefully all the filtering elements Replace the cover and check that the quarter turn screws b are sitting correctly in position WARNING Do not use solvents petrol to clean the paper element Do not soak in oil Do not use compressed air to clean or dry the element as this could damage it 9 3 6 PETROL FILTER Picture 30a for B amp S and Honda engines picture 30b for KAWASAKI WARNING In dusty environments the intervals between cleaning or replacement should be reduced If your engine lacks power or misfires this may be due to blockage of the petrol filter in which case the filter must be changed However we recommend that the filter be changed every 100 hours or at least once a year even if it appears to be in good working order MKM MODEL To access remove the right hand side cover 9s3s7 COOLING SYSTEM PICTURE 29A Before using the mower always check that the rotating engine grille is not blocked by grass or other debris Clean if necessary Clean the foam suction collar around the grille regularly Once a year or after every 100 hours of service as appropriate remove the fan cowl and cl
10. open see picture 23 9e MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any maintenance turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 9 1 CLEANING The best maintenance is above all the regular cleaning of your mower each time you use it It is highly unadvisable to use a high pressure cleaner In any case be sure not to spray water on to the parts of the engine such as carburateur air filter ignition silencer and the electrical parts Do not direct water onto the bearings blade or wheel bearings or the hydraulic components t is recommended that the engine and all the transmission components be operated after cleaning to ensure the evacuation of any water that might have leaked into the moving parts 92 CUTTER HOUSING 99221 CLEANING THE CUTTER HOUSING After using the mower always clean the cutter housing particularly the inside face Cleaning the cutter housing using the pipe coupling On the left hand side of the cutter housing is a coupling allowing connection of a garden hose see a picture 2 Connect the hose to the cutter housing Remove the bottom of the grass box see picture 7a Switch on the water tap Sit on the mower and start up the engine and cutter After approximately 3 minutes the blade is clean Switch off the cutter and then the engine Switch off the water and disconnect the hose Switch the cutter on again for a few minutes in order to expel the water 922 CLEANING THE CUTT
11. pressure 0 8 bar Front pressure 1 5 bar for the MKHP model Rear pressure 0 8 bar 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Page Component Always before mowing After the first Every 50 hours Every 100 hours 10 hours or yearly or yearly 28 Engine oil Check level and top up Drain if necessary 28 Oil filter Kawasaki Replace filter 29 Air filter Clean Replace 29 Cooling system Remove grass Check and clean from engine grille 28 Spark plug Clean and adjust or replace 29 Battery Check level and top up if necessary Controls Check for good Lubricate pivot pins on working order cutting height adjustment and box discharge levers 29 Petrol filter and hose RECOMMENDED Replace filter Check hoses 27 Blade Check condition and tightness Sharpen or replace if necessary 27 Blade coupling Check and lubricate the blade shaft Electromagnetic clutch SERVICE Check brake pads for wear Belts Check tension and for Wear 29 Transmission Ensure pedals in good Drain the oil after the 50 Check and adjust working order Check first hours Check the shaft system Lubricate oil level in hydrostatic screw clamping of the trans pedal pins Drain the transmission box and mission box input pulley gear box oil every ensure cooling not impeded Replace the pulley every 300 200 hours by grass or dust deposits hours in professionnal use Brake Check efficie
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13. 46 Allows to tow light loads according to following limits 140 kg on the trailer axle trailer load 20 kg upward or downward on the drawbar drive on slopes of 5 8 7 maximum MULTIPURPOSE TRAILER WHEELBARROW MRM see picture 47 This trailer is light and robust very practical for transporting gardening equipment The hollow structure of the skip forms an 85 L tank for carrying water of phytosanitary products As an option it can be equipped with a spray monitr ref MRL SNOW BALDE MV80N see picture 48 Designed for cleaning snow from aisles and outside areas Adjustable to the right or to the left KIT DRAINS ELECTRIC GRASSBOX MVE80 see picture 49 For a greater comfort of use you can make replace the lever of manual draining of the grassbox by a device with electric jack operated by a switch on the instrument panel MN80 SYNTHETIC CHAINS see picture 50 All these accessories are accompanied with an instruction manual of installation and use 14e WARRANTY DEFINITIONS Dealer importer Distributor linked to ETESIA by an agreement dealership or importer contract The dealer and the importer are in charge of selling and servicing ETESIA machines User buyer physical or moral person company collectivity or association having bought legally a machine new or second hand from a dealer Domestic use use of a machine on a private ground Machine is owned by the user and just us
14. 75953 HIGH GRASS MOWING OPTIONAL MD80 DEVICE except MKM Always stop the engine and take the key out of the ignition before modifying the open or closed deflector mowing mode Choose the mowing mode before beginning to mow For mowing exceptionally high grass a cutting deck lateral ejection device improves the efficiency of your mower Use of grass box as deflector For mowing without picking up the grass the bottom of the grass box can be removed To unclip the bottom of the grass box bring it to the dumping position see picture 7a MODEL MKM When mowing tall grass use the lateral ejection device built into the cutting deck This improves the efficiency of your mower Opening closing the deflector Undo the lateral deflector clasp on the right of the cutting deck The deflector is deployed automatically outwards by a spring and the protective flap is positioned in front of the lateral ejection outlet see picture 7b Check that the protective flap is in position and in good condition Do not use your mower in the lateral ejection configuration if the protective flap is faulty To return to the mulching configuration push the lateral deflector towards the cutting deck hook the clasp in its bracket and close it again 7 10 DRIVING ON SLOPING GROUND The machine is suitable for use only on ground with a gradient of less than 17 6 10 see picture 8 To ensure maximum safety when driving on s
15. ER FOLLOWING REMOVAL SEE 8 4 If the mower has been used under particularly tough conditions very wet grass mowing in a very low position it may be necessary to remove the cutting plate and clean it with a scraper Take advantage of the opportunity to check the condition of the blade and the coupling and of replacing them if necessary A properly maintained cutting system will improve cutting quality 9 2 3 CLEANING THE GRASS BOX EXCEPT MKM Like the cutter housing the grass box should always be cleaned after use to ensure optimum air flow Cleaning should be carried out using a garden hose 924 MAINTENANCE OF THE CUTTER WARNING Before carrying out any work on the cutting mechanism always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Protective gloves should also always be worn WARNING Proper maintenance of the cutter housing and grass box will improve grass cutting and collection and prolong the life of the mower CONDITION OF THE CUTTER BLADE Before using the mower always check the blade for signs of damage or wear 1 Normal 2 Twisted 3 Worn 4 Split see picture 34 f the blade is blunt or twisted the mower will not cut or collect correctly Damaged blades can be highly dangerous if a section of the blade becomes detached and is ejected from the cutter housing Change absolutely the blade after any shock Some microcracks provoked by a shock can lead t
16. HKP MODELS PICTURE 25B The cutting system does not require dismantling Undo the quarter turn screws on the left hand side cover then remove it see picture 12 Place an appropriate container c at the oil drainage pipe outlet at the back of the mower Using an open ended spanner a open the drainage valve b and allow the used oil to drain into the collecting container c placed at the back of the machine Close the valve e MHHE AND MBHE MODELS Remove the cutter see paragraph 8 4 Unscrew the drain plug see picture 25afor B amp S engine 25a for HONDA engine and drain the used oil into a appropriate container Clean and replace the drain plug Clean the area around the filler neck to prevent dirt from entering the engine MKHE MKHP MHHE AND MBHE MODELS Remove the dipstick and slowly add a 10W40 multigrade engine oil to specification API SL or ACEA A3 ref ETESIA 38383 2 liters or an SAE 30 monograde oil through the filler pipe Check the oil level using the dipstick see paragraph 9 3 1 The level should reach but not exceed the FULL or MAXI marker A WARNING Special care should be taken when draining hot oil Dispose of used oil at an approved collection point 9393 REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL FILTER MKHE MKHP MKM Change the oil filter every 100 working hours WARNING A hot engine can cause very severe burns Before changing oil filter wait e
17. MS The mower is fitted with 4 safety switches which are activated by 1 the control pedals 2 the seat 3 the grass box except on MKM 4 the parking brake The motor can only be started if the following conditions are satisfied the driver is seated or the parking brake is engaged the control pedals are in the neutral position the cutter is not switched on The motor is stopped automatically if the driver leaves the seat and either the cutting system remains engaged or the parking brake is not applied The engine will also stop if the control pedals are operated whilst the parking brake is on cutter can only be activated if the grass box is correctly closed and the driver is seated WARNING The grass box opening provoke the stop of the cutting unit The cutter unit will automatically start when the grass box comes back in working position n the event of a fault do not attempt to use your mower Contact your approved dealer repairer 73 FUEL CAUTION DANGER Petrol is highly inflammable For your engine we recommend that you use 95 unleaded fuel that you have acquired recently Only buy the amount of petrol that you can use in 1 month and store it in a jerrican specially reserved for this purpose Do not add oil to the petrol Always fill up outdoors and do not smoke when filling the tank Avoid any flames or the projection of sparks Avoid spilling petro
18. OTHER MODELS PICTURE 36B The blade may be inspected and removed via the inspection flap in the ejection channel see picture 35 The best way to replace the blade is by removing the entire cutting mechanism see section on removal of the cutting mechanism 8 4 Lock the blade with a wooden block between the blade and the cutting deck then remove the central bolt with a 17 mm spanner see picture 36a Grease the end of the shaft before replacing the blade flange Check the condition of lock washer ref 37665 Pos 6 flange ref 28420 Pos 11 key ref 20602 Pos 10 shearbolt Pos 9 nuts Pos 8 and the support washer ref 28238 Pos 7 Tighten the blade bolts to 50 Nm Replace the blades so that the cutting edge is facing the discharge duct 92 6 REPLACING SHEARBOLTS The shearbolts connect the blade and the blade flange 9e MAINTENANCE If a sudden shock occurs these bolts shear instantaneously and protect the entire transmission system You can purchase a set of 8 screws and shearbolts ref 26157 Tighten the safety bolts to a torque of 5 Nm Tighten the safety bolts to a torque of 8 Nm other models Contact your dealer if you do not have the necessary tools or knowledge 993 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING For work on any parts related to the engine switch off the engine remove the ignition key and allow the engine to cool Also protect your hands with working gloves
19. SS TO COMPONENTS 8 1 ACCESS TO THE ENGINE Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key protect your hands by wearing gloves Loosen the two screws by 1 4 turn see picture 9 using your key ring Remove the bonnet Compress the spring by squeezing together the 2 locking plates located in front of the battery see picture 10 Pivot the seat frame forward and release the locking plates to secure the support in the upright position To release the support squeeze the locking plates together again To put the bonnet back into place do reverse procedure 8 2 ACCESS TO THE FUSE BOX The fuse box see picture 11 is located in front of the battery under the front cover t is equiped with 2 fuses Each fuse is protected by a black cap Fuse c Battery charge fuse Fuse b General protection fuse 8 3 ACCESS TO THE HYDROSTATIC GEARBOX To gain access to the hydrostatic gearbox remove the right and the left cover see picture 12 and paragraph 9 4 8 4 REMOVAL OF THE CUTTER Apply the parking brake Unscrew and rotate the screw 1 4 from the left and right lateral bonnets with your key ring and take them out see picture 12 Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Before removing the cutter put on protective gloves MODEL MKM Take out the left and right protections mobile elements by unscrewing and rotating screw 1 2 with your key ring see a pictures 13a and 13b
20. ZETESIA User Manual Please read carefully before using your machine Translation of the originals instructions manual MBHE2 MKHP3 MHHE2 MKHE3 MKM OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR THE RIDE ON MOWER ETESIA CONTENTS Your safety and that of others Key to diagrams Description Pictures Pictures Accessories in option Specifications Operating instructions Assembly Disassembly Access to components l 2 3 4 RT 6 7 8 9 Maintenance e Maintenance schedule D Prolonged storage Winter storage Troubleshooting o Accessories Warranty gt ONGRATULATIONS You are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride on mower This extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially designed to give many years of service In order to prolong the life of your mower and keep it in excellent working order read this manual carefully and always follow the safety recommendations and maintenance instructions As part of our commitment to excellence we are constantly seeking new ways of improving our products For this reason your model may differ slightly from the description in this manual Up to date technical information can be obtained from your dealer He will be happy to resolve any queries you may have MOWER IDENTIFICATION EVERY MODELS EXCEPT The identification number of your mower is located on the right hand side of the machine next
21. aler network has been informed about its obligation to take back free of charge all used pneumatics from ETESIA ride on mowers 13 ACCESSORIES Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug before proceeding and remove key from ignition e MU 80 MULCHING KIT see picture 41 A special blade and a ejection closing insert allow a fine cut of frequently cut grass helping its decomposition without needing any collection MD80N SIDE DEFLECTOR see picture 42 Allows ejection of the grass to the side It is recommended in very high grass or when collection is not necessary A first cut at maximum cutting height and low drive speed followed by a second cut at final height insure a good finish ANTI PUNCHURE TYRE LIQUID part number 28461 Introduced as prevention in the tyres inner tubes this liquid repairs instantaneously potential perforation SEAT ARMRESTS MAC FOR MKHP see picture 43 Armrest greatly improve driving comfort in particulary when your mower is being used on a slope They are easy to attach to the seat back rests by 4 screws KIT BATTERY CHARGER MCB see picture 44 This kit is composed with a electronic charger and a load plug to be installed on the dashboard SPREADER MET see picture 45 Having a hopper capacity of 60 L this wheel driven distributing disc spreader is ideal for spreading snow clearing salt or sand e MR 80 TOWING HOOK FOR MKHE MHHE AND MKHP see picture
22. art the machine as long as you re not sure that all spilled fuel has been eliminated Ensure that the fuel tank and fuel can caps are replaced correctly Never store pour or use petrol near a naked flame or near devices such as stoves water heaters with pilot lights or any other device liable to produce sparks WARNING NEVER ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN IN CONFINED AREAS Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is odourless and can kill Do not start the engine if you can smell petrol or in the presence of other risks of explosion Do not run the motor without a silencer Examine the silencer regularly and replace as required Clean the silencer and surrounding area regularly to prevent the accumulation of grass and other flammable materials Please cool the engine a few minutes before you clean the exhaust These precautions are vital to your safety However the recommendations given are not exhaustive and due care should always be exercised when using your mower le YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS You should also comply with any legal requirements relating to ride on mowers e g insurance useful life etc The mower is not designed for towing If the machine has to be lifted or transported turn off the motor and close the petrol tap tis better to use a loading ramp to load or unload the machine INSURING YOUR RIDING MOWER Under the terms of articles L 211 1 and the following R 211 1 and
23. as been handed over and that he thoroughly read the use instructions safety and maintenance suggestions figuring in it that he has been informed of the warranty terms and that he accepts said terms without reserve or restriction that he has been informed by the Contract of breakdown service per alarm gt GPS automatic lawnmower ETMowers Dealer s stamp and signature Date Date Signature
24. dent or collision Damages due to a modification of the original machine or use of non original spare parts Damages on machines not having been maintained by the ETESIA dealer network 11 In case of owner change the outstanding warranty period can be transferred to the new owner However to enable this transfer a written request need to be sent to ETESIA after sales department This request needs to attest as well that the new end user has received the instruction book for the machine as well as the warranty terms 12 ETESIA keeps the right to check that preliminary conditions for warranty have been respected by the buyer 13 When warranty application is requested ETESIA does deliver the parts as soon as possible However an immediate delivery can not be requested A delay in delivery would in no case give right to compensation or to warranty extension 14 Any additional claims to ETESIA is excluded 15 Any breakdown suspected as being a fault subject to warranty has to be brought to attention to an ETESIA dealer The ETESIA dealer is in fact the only contact able to submit a warranty claim to ETESIA Should a dispute occur the competent tribunal is the one mentioned in the ETESIA dealership IMPORTANT NOTE As soon as a machine purchase takes place the warranty cards needs to be completed signed and sent back to ETESIA WARRANTY SERVICE 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX FRANCE or completed on line on the extranet
25. e 1s a risk of overturning The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the area where the mower is being used Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is running Never allow passengers to ride on the mower Never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the mower Always remove the ignition key when leaving the mower unattended even momentarily Before using the mower always check the condition and adjustment of the blade Never attempt to carry out work on or underneath the mower if it has been raised on temporary supports or without taking proper safety precautions Before mowing always clear the lawn of stones pieces of wood or metal wire bones plastic branches and other debris liable to be thrown out by the mower Make sure that your lawn has no natural barriers of the type molehills cracks ruts Low branches liable to cause injury to the user should also be removed Avoid obstacles such as mole hills concrete pedestals tree stumps and edging which cannot be cut by the blade and which could damage the cutting mechanism specially the blade Change absolutely the blade after any shock Exercise particular care when reversing The advance control is a maintained action safety device never lock it Never put your foot astride the two pedals Never place hands or feet under the cutter housing Whilst mowing take care to avoid injur
26. e brake lever in order to engage the parking brake CUTTING HEIGHT ndicates the cutting height EMPTYING THE GRASS BOX On every models except The arrow indicates the direction of movement of the release lever in order to empty the grass box USE With the option MVE80 the grass box emptying is done by electrical ram controlled by a switch E CLOSING THE BOX OPENING THE BOX OPERATING THE CUTTER I cutter switched on 0 cutter switched off BY PASS O 1 1 Lever on 1 position closed by pass advance transmission engaged 0 Lever on O position open by pass advance transmission disengaged LIGHTING MKHP HORN MKHP Ka 3 DESCRIPTION Fuel cap Parking brake lever Cutting height lever Emptying grass box lever except on MKM Engine speed adjusting lever Seat lever Forward pedal Reverse pedal 9 Inspection flap 10 Ornamental hub cap front wheels 11 Ornamental hub cap rear wheels 12 Front light MKHP 14 Strap hook 15 Grass box bonnet 16 Central bonnet 3 DESCRIPTION DASHBOARD 1 Cutting deck switch 2 Grass box opening and closing switch option MVE80 5 Lights control switch MKHP 3 Hour meter Tachometer MKHP 6 Key switch 4 Audible warning device control switch MKHP 7 12V charger connector option MCB 10 4e PICTURES
27. e screwed down home when the engine Before use always carry out a visual check to make sure that the cutting blade and its attaching screw are not worn or damaged is running Also check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the expansion cylinder The oil level must always be visible in the expansion cylinder see paragraph 9 4 2 Check the cleanliness of the air cooling inlet grille under the seat the engine compartment and the hydrostatic axle cooling fins Also regularly check the condition of the fan see picture 29 Top up with fuel in order not to have to add petrol during work when the engine is hot Open the petrol tap Take place on your mower seat Make sure that the cutting system selector is not engaged and that the advance pedals are not operated Turn the petrol control to the START position for cold starts Insert the ignition key and turn it to the right to the starting position When the engine has started release the key and put the accelerator control between the MINI and MAXI positions Let the engine run for between 3 and 5 minutes before setting the accelerator control to the MAXI position and starting the cutting system To restart a hot engine set the accelerated control directly to the MAXI position and start the engine The engine can only be started if the parking brake is applied and the cutting system selector is not engaged j CAUTION Never leave the en
28. e to clear its private piece of ground main or secondary residence Professional use use of an ETESIA machine in exchange of money or not on public areas to maintain companies or institutions like hospitals associations or on private fields being owned by a third person The user completes the warranty card indicating the type of use for every machine This declaration engages its responsibility and defines the legal warranty period Should ETESIA discover that the machine is not used in the use initially declared ETESIA allows itself to cancel the warranty Wear parts consumable parts parts needing to be changed inevitably to enable an optimal normal use of the machine Normal use use of the machine according to all instructions mentioned in the instruction book including safety and maintenance GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS n addition to the legal warranty ETESIA offers a contractual warranty The ETESIA warranty concerns the exchange of parts free of charge in case of material production or conception fault This warranty applies on the product as he leave ETESIA production line The delivery company is the only responsible in case of transport damage It is however the addresse responsibility when damages occurs during transport to mention reserves on the delivery note when receiving the goods and to inform ETESIA within 48H by registered letter The instruction book delivered with every machine conten
29. ean the areas indicated in order to prevent the engine from overheating racing or being otherwise damaged Clean more frequently if necessary WARNING Clean the area around the silencer regularly to remove grass dust and inflammable debris Do not attempt to carry out major repairs unless you are equipped with the appropriate tools and are suitably skilled 1n the repair of internal combustion engines 9 4 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRANSMISSION 9 41 HYDROSTATIC GEARBOX PICTURE 29B Clean the hydrostatic gearbox cooling fins regularly and also check that the fan is in good condition 942 HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL Before unscrewing the hydraulic oil cylinder clean it carefully and make sure that no impurities get into it maximum We recommend 10W40 oil cans ref 38383 2 liters 9 5 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 95 1 MAINTENANCE Your mower has a lead storage battery in the engine compartment see picture 33 requiring a little maintenance Check the level of the electrolyte every 50 hours It should be between the lower level marked MINI and the higher level marked MAXI in each of the cells The oil should be changed and the oil filter replaced by your ETESIA dealership after 50 hours of operation then every 200 hours Check the hydraulic oil level before using the mower every time Do not fill the expansion cylinder but make sure that the oil level in it is always visible see picture 31 in particula
30. efore each use check that the flap is locked or the rear charge deflector is put in place ENGINE DIAGRAMS Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable Stop the engine before fill the fuel tank DO NOT SMOKE Always fill the fuel tank in the open and never pour or use petrol near a naked flame or near devices such as stoves water heaters with pilots lights or any other deviceiable to produce sparks Exhaust fumes are very toxic and contain carbone monoxide who is a deadly and odourless poison Do not run the engine in confined areas To avoid any burn do not touch the exhaust pipe when it is hot DIAGRAMS RECTANGLE C PICTURE 2 DANGER Risk of cutted feet and hands b Hold the third persons far from the machine MARKING OF ACCUMULATORS Indicates these are hazardous products which should preferably be returned to the distributor b Pb indicates the presence of lead 2 KEY TO DIAGRAMS SAFETY Rectangle A 2 KEY TO DIAGRAMS SAFETY Rectangle B o 2e KEY TO DIAGRAMS ENGINE SPEED START MAXI Indications for controlling engine speed START position for starting the engine MAXI engine at full speed MINI engine idling MINI STARTING THE ENGINE seras 0 engine off power switched off I power switched engine started PARKING BRAKE P The arrow indicates the direction of movement of th
31. es clean more often than mentioned in the maintenance manual 9e MAINTENANCE If engine is used without air filter or with a damaged air filter dirts will penetrate into the engine which will wear out more quickly This type of damage isn t covered by the limited warranty CONTROL Remove the filter cover and check the air filter elements Clean or replace the dirty filter elements Always replace the damaged filter elements MHHE PICTURE 28B Unscrew the finger nut s a and remove the cover MBHE PICTURE 284A Remove the cover and carefully remove the filter elements Clean the filter base thoroughly taking care not to allow dirt and dust to enter the carburettor use a clean lightly oiled cloth Clean the filter elements Foam element pre filter Remove the foam pre filter c from the element d Wash in warm soapy water Wrap in a clean dry cloth to remove excess moisture and dry Soak in engine oil and squeeze to remove excess oil Paper element d tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust If the element is very dirty replace it Replace the element every 100 hours or at least once a year Replace the cover e MKHE MKHP MKM PICTURE 28 Remove the cover a by turning the two quarter turn screws b Remove carefully the filtering elements Clean carefully the filter seating by avoid any penetration of dust and scraps in the carburettor use a clean cleaning rag
32. gine running in closed areas where carbon monoxide a dangerous substance could build up CAUTION Never remove the petrol cap or add petrol while the engine is running or when it is hot Leave the engine to cool for 2 minutes before topping up with petrol Do not change the original settings of the engine and do not let the engine race In the event of maladjustment contact your ETESIA dealership 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 752 TURNING OFF THE ENGINE Set the accelerator control to the MINI position then turn the ignition key to the left bringing it to the off position O Close the petrol tap for extended periods of stoppage CAUTION Never use the accelerator control START position to stop the engine CAUTION Never leave the ignition key in the on position I when the engine is at a stop the battery would discharge slowly and the hour meter would continue to run CAUTION When you leave the mower unattended remove the ignition key 7 6 STARTING AND STOPPING THE CUTTER 7 6 1 STARTING THE CUTTER Move the throttle hand lever to the MAXI position Swing in 1 position the comutator located on the dashboard see 1 description page 10 The cutter can only be activated with the driver seated and the grass box in normal working position 7 6 2 STOPPING THE CUTTER To stop the cutter move the switch to position 0 Stoppage of the engine ca
33. ick VIVES 13 Due to their permanent improvement policy ETESIA reserves the right to modify specifications text and pictures without prior notice ETESIA SAS F 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX The President Strasbourg Trade amp Commerce Register B343 510 996 50909 01 032013 Stamp here please ETESIA SERVICE GARANTIE 13 rue de l Industrie 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX France This card has to be returned completed to ETESIA upon the first setting up WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Serial number USER NAME Forename Street Zip code Town Date of purchas 20 Tel number Day Month Year Email Automatic lawnmower ETMower Track and Trace User code query Contact Cell phone number for SMS information Dealer Installer End user Importer Installation provided by already own an ETESIA yes no Area to be mown Q More than once the week Less than 1000 m2 5000 to 10 000 m2 Q Once the week Q 1000 to 2000 m2 10 000 to 20 000 m2 Twice the month Q 2000 to 5000 m2 Q More than 20 000 m2 Once the month Q Less than once the month am represent Q A privat Can association a company CA council a collectivity A landscaper green areas professionnal Q Other specify Signature and confirmation of the user that he has taken possession of a machine in perfect working order that the user h
34. l and be sure not to overfill the tank to prevent it overflowing leave a space of approximately 5 em under the filler spout to allow the fuel to expand When filling the tank we advise the use of a funnel with a float By means of its floating stem this funnel indicates when the tank is full see picture 4 WARNING Do not use additives or petrol alcohol mixtures When the tank s full take the funnel away by holding the top of the float rod see 3 picture 4 Put the tank and petrol feed caps back in place correctly f petrol has been spilled when you smell it or if there are any other explosive conditions do not try to start the engine but clean all the parties concerned carefully and avoid causing ignition until the petrol vapours have dissipated When draining the petrol tank work outdoors in the open air 7 4 SEAT ADJUSTMENT For safe driving the position of the seat should be adjusted so that the pedals are within reach To unlock the seat push the seat lever towards exterior on MKHP towards interior on MBHE MKHE MHHE and Move the seat to the required position Release the lever and check that the seat is locked in place 7 5 TURNING THE ENGINE ON AND OFF 751 TURNING Before starting the engine always check the engine oil level Top up the oil if the level does not reach the mark FULL see paragraph 9 3 1 and picture 24 The oil gauge must b
35. lopes follow the instructions below Avoid sudden stops Always drive at low speed so as not to lose control of the mower When moving off on a slope uphill or downhill start release the parking brake and move forward immediately using the control pedals Particular care should be taken when performing U turns on sloping ground Prepare for the change of direction and reduce speed so as not to lose control of the mower Apply the parking brake as soon as the mower stops 711 SPECIAL EQUIPMENTS FOR DIFFERENT MODELS 7 11 1 LIGHTING MKHP In order to see and to be seen your mower is fitted with front lights Please switch the lighting control commutator on 7 11 2 BUZZER In order to signal a danger you can use a buzzer Please switch the buzzer control on CAUTION In spite of these equipments you are not allowed to drive on public roads with your machine 7113 HOUR METRE To make the maintenance of your machine easier the hour metre will remind you through messages when your oil needs to be emptied after 10 first hours and then every 50 hours The message will appear one hour before due time and will stay during on the screen two working hours After two hours it will automatically disappear In normal time when the engine is on the screen will show you the engine running and when the engine is off the total number of hours done 25 8 ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY ACCE
36. lt is integral with the cutting height adjustment arm see picture 18 Move the cutting mechanism forward to release the ejection channel from the gasket sheet see picture 19 Apply full left lock to the steering wheel Remove the cutting mechanism To replace the cutting mechanism repeat these steps in reverse order 4 For your safety reasons please always make sure that the bonnet and protections assembly are fitted on the machine before starting it 85 REMOVAL OF THE GRASS BOX EXCEPT MKM Tilt grass box bonnet towards the seat and hold it open Remove the discharge rod from the connecting rod situated in the grass box see picture 20 Remove the Beta pins followed by the bolts see picture 21 Remove the box and replace the bolts and pins so as not to lose them A WARNING Never operate the mower without the grass box The grass box should be removed only for cleaning 8 6 ACCESS TO THE FUEL TAP MODEL MKM The petrol cap can be reached by the left side Undo the quarter turn screws on the left hand side cover and remove it see picture 12 Fuel tap open b picture 24c Fuel tap closed a picture 24c FOR ALL OTHER MODELS Open the grass box The petrol cap can be reached alongside the grass box Fuel tap open b picture 22 Fuel tap closed a picture 22 The HONDA engine has an extra tap situated close to the carburettor Make sure that you keep it
37. ncy of BY YOUR parking brake Steering Check steering joints Lubricate pinion ring gear and pivot pin of axle Play adjusting Control play between column and steering ring and adjust it when necessary 26 Electric circuit Check safety switches DEALER 26 Grass box Clean Check seams 32 Wheels Check tyre pressure Lubricate front and rear wheel axles 31 11 PROLONGED STORAGE WINTER STORAGE 11 1 PREPARATION FOR THE WINTER STORAGE Clean the machine thoroughly and the cutter plate in particular Lubricate moving parts and change the engine oil Drain the fuel tank completely and run the engine until all the fuel is used up Always empty the fuel tank in open air Disconnect the spark plug Remove the spark plug and inject 8 small quantity of oil 1 0 cm3 into the cylinder s via the plug opening Activate the engine by turning the ignition key Replace the spark plug by hand without replacing the suppressor Remove the battery by first disconnecting the negative terminal Charge the battery see section 9 5 2 Store the battery in a dry well ventilated and frost free place Recharge the battery every two months Always keep the battery and acid out of the reach of children Contact your dealer for the following adjustments or maintenance operations Adjustment of the parking brake Adjustment of the electromagnetic blade clutch Adjustment of the cutter plate
38. ngine cooling Put a receptacle under filter connection Tum filter see A picture 26 clock sense opposed and take it off Put a clean oil film on the new oil filter joint Set up the new oil filter clock sense until the joint reaches the fitting surface see B picture 26 then screw the oil filter 3 4 hand turn Check oil level and start the engine about 3 minutes then stop the engine and make sure there is no oil leak at oil filter connection Adjust oil engine oil to compensate the oil level decrease due to oil filter content 93 4 SPARK PLUG PICTURE 27 Spark plug reference Ref 03861 for HONDA and Kawasaki engines Clean or replace the spark plug after every 100 hours of service WARNING Do not attempt to change the spark plug until the engine is completely cold Disconnect the spark plug lead and remove the spark plug Clean the electrodes a using a metal brush to remove carbon deposits Check that the porcelain is not cracked and that the electrode is not excessively worn Replace the spark plug if necessary Check the spark gap b using a feeler gauge The gap should be set on 0 75 mm Adjust the gap as necessary using only the outer tab Replace the spark plug and tighten with a torque of 22 Nm Reconnect the spark plug lead 9s3s AIR FILTER A dirty air filter restricts airflow to the carburetor reducing engine performance If engine is used on dirty or dusty surfac
39. o the rupture of the blade if it s not replaced Change worn or damaged blades immediately see section below Blades which are blunt but do not present other signs of damage may be re sharpened Do not resharpen the blade beyond the limit marked on the blade edge After sharpening the blade should be re balanced to prevent vibration The blade coupling should also be checked to ensure that it is in good working order In the case of serious damage to the cutter housing the entire cutting mechanism should be examined by your approved dealer repairer 9 25 REPLACEMENT OF THE CUTTER BLADE jy Before carrying out any work on the cutting mechanism always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Also protect your hands by wearing gloves MODEL MKM PICTURE 36C The blade may be inspected and removed via the lateral ejection device The best way to replace the blade is by removing the entire cutting mechanism see section on removal of the cutting mechanism 8 4 Lock the blade with a wooden block between the blade and the cutting deck then remove the central bolt with a 17 mm spanner see picture 36a Grease the end of the shaft before replacing the blade flange Check the condition of lock washer ref 37665 flange ref 50334 and the key ref 20602 Tighten the blade bolts to 50 Nm The cutting blades and their fastening screws are available under reference MC85MN FOR ALL
40. ocks Place a jack under the front axle on the side where the wheel needs to be replaced and lift until this wheel does not touch the ground anymore see picture 38a Secure the machine by lying it on stable props Remove the wheel hub Remove the circlips with the help of a screwdriver see picture 38b You can now remove the wheel from the shaft For remonting follow the same instructions in the opposite way Do grease the wheel shaft REAR WHEELS Stop the engine and remove the contactor key Apply the parking brake Secure the vehicle using chocks 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the wheel hub Unscrew the 3 screws with a key 6 thread 5 Remove sidewards the two securing rings see picture 39 Place a jack under the rear part of the chassis on the side where the wheel needs to be replaced and lift until this wheel does not touch the ground anymore see picture 40 Secure the machine by lying it on stable props You can now remove the wheel from the shaft For remonting follow the same instructions in the opposite way Do grease the wheel shaft WARNING Do not lose the O shape key which fits in the wheel shaft Check the screw tightness Check the tyre pressure front 1 2 bar except MKHP front 1 2 bar MKHP rear 0 8 bar rear 0 8 bar DISPOSAL OF USED PNEUMATICS It is forbidden to leave standing to lay down or to burn pneumatics in nature Our de
41. ot accept any responsibility 2 KEY TO DIAGRAMS SAFETY LABELS Various labels have been affixed to your mower Check that they are all present see list below and pictures 1 2 and 3 Labels with a yellow background warn against risks The other labels contain instructions for operating the mower This symbol appears in the instruction manual alongside those sections which deal with user safety This symbol appears in the instruction manual alongside important information on how to prolong the life of your mower SAFETY LABELS DIAGRAMS RECTANGLE A PICTURE 3 e a CAUTION b Before using please read and follow the safety and maintenance instructions of the instruction booklet c Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug and remove key from ignition before proceeding to any maintenance operation d Risk of projections e Avoid the presence of third persons in the danger zone f Fall down risk Never transport passengers g Hold the third persons far from the machine e h Risk of toppling over the machine 1 Never use your ride on mower on slopes with a gradient of more than 17 6 10 DIAGRAMS RECTANGLE B PICTURE 3 Risk of cutted feet and hands b Hold the third persons far from the machine e Risk of objects projection and cutted feet d Never use the mower without the flap Never open the flap of the cutting box by running engine B
42. ox Option MVE80 empty with the electric ram by swinging the opening and closing box comutator towards down move slowly the machine before closing the box by swinging the same comutator towards the top To make collection of the grass easier after mowing create two or three larger piles of grass rather than several smaller ones Because emptying the box is so quick and easy there is no need to fill it completely Empty the box even if it is not completely full whenever you come to an existing pile of grass This will save unnecessary journeys 7 92 MOWING WITHOUT COLLECTING MODEL MKM Look at the mown area there should be no cut grass left on the surface If cut grass can be seen the cutting height should be raised until the desired result is obtained 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Advice for mulching It is better to mulch the grass when it is dry Mowing wet or damp grass increases the amount of debris accumulated in the housing results in clodding and requires more power Keep the blade housing clean Accumulated debris under the housing reduces the shredding efficiency Only mow one third of the height of the grass at a time Mow more than once if the grass is tall or wet Do not mow the same area more than once allow a greater overlap of cutting adjust the speed according to the condition of the grass the blades must be in perfect condition Check them and sharpen them frequently
43. r when cold normal level approximately 1 cm above the bottom of the cylinder between minimum and If the level of the charged battery electrolyte see picture 33 is near the MINI mark add distilled water until it reaches the MAXI mark The battery contains sulphuric acid which is highly dangerous and can cause serious injury if it comes into contact with the skin or the eyes Take great care Wear protective clothing gloves safety glasses etc when topping up the electrolyte level In the event of the electrolyte coming into contact with the skin or eyes rinse copiously in water and if necessary see a doctor immediately The battery and the acid must be kept away from children Never allow the battery to overflow In the event of spillage rinse immediately and copiously all parts concerned with clear water to prevent their corrosion 9e MAINTENANCE Regularly check that the battery terminals are free of oxidisation Otherwise clean them and apply grease to them If the battery has to be removed always disconnect the negative terminal first followed by the positive terminal 9 5 BATTERY CHARGING see 7 description page 10 and picture 44 Your machine can be fitted with the MCB option battery charger CAUTION Use this connector solely for recharging the battery with the charger supplied with the option MCB Please contact your retailer option MCB The battery can also be recharged with a traditional charger
44. screws return it so that the ring looks towards the front and fix it with the same fixation screws Drill 2 holes diameter 12 mm at the back of the bumper and cut in order to obtain a circle hole see picture 37b Put the bumper back into place The towing ring is going through the circle hole Use only a towing bar Do not use other towing points WARNING The disengaged position should be used only for travel over short distances at low speed up to 5 km h After moving the mower remember to place the lever in the engaged position Where a broken down mower is to be moved over long distances an appropriate form of transport trailer goods vehicle should be used 12 3 TRANSPORT For any delivery on a trailer or in a van Attach your mower with straps that you will pass around straps hocks rep 13 description page 9 and towing hook Put parking brake in action Block wheels 124 CHANGING TYRES Where it is necessary to remove a wheel this should be done on firm even ground not attempt to carry out work on or under the mower if it has been raised on temporary supports or without taking proper safety precautions If you do not possess appropriate tools or the knowledge needed to carry out the work contact your dealer Remove the wheels in the following manner FRONT WHEELS Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key Apply the parking brake Secure the vehicle using ch
45. the following and A 211 1 and the following of the Insurance Code it is mandatory to ensure all motor driven land vehicles Your riding mower is not homologated for the use of the public highway which is therefore prohibited to it You should not use this mower until you have read the safety instructions with care Read this instructions manual carefully for the use and maintenance of your mower SERVICING Always keep the machine and its accessories in perfect operating condition Replace worn or damaged parts for greater safety Replace immediately the exhaust silencer if it is defective Servicing and cleaning work on the mower must only be carried out with the engine turned off As a precaution disconnect the spark plug caps It is highly unadvisable to use a high pressure cleaner at the risk of damaging certain parts Spare blades must only be fitted to mowers for which they are designed in conformity with the indications given After an impact on a blade it must be replaced RESPONSIBILITY n the event of failure to use the mower in conformity with the instructions manual and the applicable regulations ETESIA cannot accept any responsibility You must not make any modifications to your mower without the prior agreement of ETESIA Any modification not authorised by ETESIA can make the machine dangerous and lead to severe injury in use In the event of failure to comply with these instructions ETESIA cann
46. to the grass box see picture 1 MKM The identification number of your mower is located under the seat see picture 1b Always quote this number when seeking advice from your dealer le YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS Always follow these instructions when using your ride on mower Prior to use check that safety labels are present on the mower as indicated in the manual Read these labels carefully If any safety labels are missing inform your dealer immediately as the mower is required by law to carry them Never remove warning labels or safety instructions Before using your mower make sure that you are completely familiar with the controls Study the operating instructions so that you are able to stop the machine quickly Always keep the mower and accessories in good working order Never operate the mower using faulty guards or without the use of safety devices Do not attempt to adjust the engine speed controls Never race the motor as this will increase the risks of injury to the operator and the likelihood of damaging the components of your lawn mower Never allow your mower to be used by anyone who is not familiar with the operating manual Never use your mower on slopes with a gradient of more than 10 17 6 Always observe the special instructions concerning use of the mower on sloping ground Never drive your mower too close to embankments or ditches on soft ground or where ther
47. ts all information regarding machines use Any different use from the one described in the instruction book can be dangerous for the user and reduce machine life In such cases ETESIA can not be held responsible CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY The ETESIA contractual warranty is allowed for one year in professional use and for 3 years on domestic use warranty period starting the first day when the machine is purchased by the user This warranty is just valid if 1 Instructions from the instructions book have been respected 2 The warranty card has been returned to ETESIA immediately after the machine purchase or completed on the extranet site 3 A revision is recommended after periods indicated in the instruction book 4 To require a repair under warranty claim the buyer will contact first the ETESIA dealer Should it not be possible he could contact ETESIA who would propose an alternative solution 5 Just repairs done in ETESIA dealers workshops can be taken under warranty 6 Any material production or conception fault recognized by ETESIA as such will be eligible to warranty parts and labour It will therefore be paid back to the dealer according to charge scale mentioned in the agreement It is dealer responsibility to make sure that the end user does receive the complete warranty allowed by ETESIA Should ETESIA not recognize any fault the dealer will be held responsible ETESIA reserves the right to cancel the decision with no
48. used by the driver leaving his seat will in turn stop the cutter The cutter will stop when the box opens and will only re start when the box returns to the normal closed position A Always turn the cutting system off before leaving your seat 7 7 DRIVING THE MOWER 7 71 PARKING BRAKE The parking brake locking lever is to the left of the seat To apply the parking brake push the brake lever forwards then towards the inside of the machine because of the spring loading the lever will assume that the parking brake applied position To release the parking brake push the brake lever forwards then engage it in its notches A Always apply the parking brake before getting out of your 4 seat dynamic braking provided by the hydrostatic transmission by slow down your speed control the forward speed with reducing the action on the forward travel pedal 75752 FORWARD CONTROL PEDALS The forward movement of your mower is controlled by the two pedals placed at the front of the right running board Before making any movements release the parking brake Operate the right hand pedal gradually to adjust the forward speed Gradually operate the left hand pedal to adjust the reverse speed Never leave your foot astride the two pedals The position of the pedals governs the speed of movement of the mower from stationary pedal not operated to top speed pedal pressed down all the way as well as dynamic braking
49. y to others caused by flying stones and other objects Operate the mower only in broad daylight or with good artificial lighting Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using the mower Always wear stout and closed shoes When adjusting the engine or moving parts always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key As a precaution disconnect the spark plug caps Never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or taking medicine When the mower is driven on surfaces other than grass disengage the cutter and switch it to the fully raised position Do not fill the tank whilst the engine is running Allow the engine to cool for few minutes before filling Always use recently purchased petrol Old petrol will leave gum deposits in the carburattor lead or leacks or make the engine difficult to start Only buy as much unleaded petrol as is required for less than one month Store the petrol in a clean container which is not used for other purpose WARNING fuel is highly flammable Always fill the fuel tank in the open and do not smoke during this operation Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the fuel cap whilst the engine is running or hot Avoid fuel overflow while filing the fuel tank If in spite of these precautions it should happen check following a Clean scrupulously all the contaminated parts b Don t st
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