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Pre-Start Checks
Safety Decals, Location/Description
1. The operator must read the
safety manual, and the
operation and maintenance
instructions before using the
machine.
4. Petrol
2. Warning - hot surfaces in the
engine compartment. Do not
touch.
On new machines the engine oil must be changed after 20 working hours.
CAUTION
5. Lifting point
3. Warning, hand and arm
entanglement. Never reach into
the hazardous area.
6. Use ear protectors
Before start
Follow the general safety precautions. Check that daily maintenance has been carried out. We also recommend that you read the
instruction manual for the engine that was delivered with the machine.
1. Check the oil level in the engine.
2. Fill the engine (cold engine) fuel tank with fuel.
3. Check that all operating controls are working.
4. Ensure that there are no oil leaks and that all screw joints are tightened.
Operation
Honda Petrol Engine
Stopping the engine
1. Push in the throttle and let the engine run on idle for a minute.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
O
position.
3. Close the fuel cock.
Starting the engine
1. Open the fuel cock.
2. Put the throttle lever to middle position.
3. Close the choke if the engine is cold; if the engine is warm open the choke.
4. Turn the engine switch to the
I
position.
5. Pull back the handle of the recoil starter slowly until resistance is felt, then release the handle
and pull sharply until the engine starts.
6. Open up the choke gradually until it is fully open.
7. Let the engine run on idle for a few minutes before running it at full capacity.
Throttle
Choke
Fuel
On/Off
Stop
Switch
