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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
LAWN TRACTOR
DUELT24-4

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INTRODUCTION
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familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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and all the moving parts to come to a halt before touching them. The blade
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WARNING SYMBOLS
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HAZARD - Risk of overturning on steep gradients.
Do not use the machine on lawns with gradients of more than 25% (14°).
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SUMMARY
1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................18
1.1 Learn to know the machine ..................................................18
1.2 General rules.........................................................................18
1.3 Preparation............................................................................18
1.4 Rules for correct operation ....................................................19
1.5 Maintenance and deposits.....................................................20
1.6 Machine safety ......................................................................20
1.7 Intended use..........................................................................21
2. MACHINE ASSEMBLY ...........................................................21
2.1 Opening packaging................................................................21
2.2 Machine parts........................................................................21
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2.4 Machine assembly.................................................................22
2.4.1 - Fitting the steering wheel .................................................22
2.4.2 - Fitting the casing ..............................................................22
2.4.3 - Fitting the seat..................................................................22
2.4.4 - Fitting the bag-hook spring...............................................22
2.4.5 - Fitting the grass collection bag.........................................22
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(power start only)..............................................................22
2.4.7 - Tyre pressure ...................................................................23
3. PREPARING TO WORK .........................................................23
3.1 Filling with petrol....................................................................23
3.2 Filling with and checking engine oil .......................................24
4. CONTROLS AND START-UP .................................................24
4.1 Controls and control instruments...........................................24
4.2 Preparing for start-up.............................................................25
4.3 Start-up..................................................................................25
4.4 Driving and cutting.................................................................26
4.5 Transport ...............................................................................27
5. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................27
5.1 Safety precautions.................................................................27
5.2 Machine cleaning...................................................................28
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................30
6.1 Technical data table...............................................................30
6.2 Machine dimensions..............................................................30
5.3 Dismantling .sharpening and balancing the blade.................29
5.4 Replacing the belt..................................................................29

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focus in particular on:
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cannot be controlled using the brakes.
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engine. Do not remove the tank cap
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engine is running or hot.
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OPERATION
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& Before starting the engine, disconnect the
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engaged the parking brake.
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tractor on wet grass.
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gradients above 15% (8°).
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slopes;
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lawns and when the lawn tractor is transported
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unloading opening.
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- disengage the blade and lower the blade
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inspection, cleaning and servicing
operations on the machine, before
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and repair operations on the cutting
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the spark plug wire, and keep the
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de and all the moving parts to come
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C 15 Disengage the blade during transport and
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disengage the blade:
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-before removing the grass bag;
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is not performed from the driving seat.
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before switching off the engine.
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nect the spark plug wire;
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the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
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the engine again; use the services of an
authorised after-sales centre.
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the cause of the vibrations. As a rule, unusual
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D 1Make sure all the nuts and screws are tight, so
the lawn tractor is in good operating condition
and safe to use.
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fore before cleaning, adjusting or repairing.
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' Never store the lawn tractor in a secluded area
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'Wait for the engine to cool down, before storing
the lawn tractor in a secluded area.
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worn or torn.
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cause damages and dangers.
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the open.
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unguarded, lower the blade deck and remove
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sons starting the machine.
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check, the tightening of the blade and of the
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The same applies to blade replacement with
a new one.
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the blade.
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1) start switch in position
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1) the operator leaves the driving seat with blade
rotation enabled.
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