Starting/ Stopping the machine:
Cold Start
Ensure the ignition switch is set to the ON position.
Ensure the petrol tank is sufficiently full, turn the fuel tap to the ON position.
Slide the Choke lever to ‘Full Choke’ position.
Slide the Throttle lever across to the fastest setting.
Ensure that the belt drive is disengaged (handle pulled away from the machine).
Pull the start cord with sufficient force to start the engine.
Once the engine has started slide the Choke lever across to the off position.
Hot Start:
Follow the procedure for a cold start, but leave the choke lever in the ‘off’ position.
For more detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of the engine, please refer to the
supplied engine owners manual.
For more detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of the engine, please refer to the
supplied engine owners manual.
Stopping the Engine:
Turn the ignition switch to the ‘off’ position and wait for the cutter to stop rotating. Turn the fuel tap
to the OFF position.
Engaging the Cutter Drive
Once the engine is running at full power slowly push the drive engagement handle towards the
machine. Allow the cutter to gain speed and engage fully. You will feel the belts start to bite and the
cutter begin to rotate. Be careful not to engage the drive too quickly as this will stall the engine. The
belt drive is fully engaged when the handle reaches its limit.
Do not disengage the belt drive with the machine running. This operation could potentially damage
the drive belts and lead to undesirable operation.
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