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7. STARTING THE ENGINE
If the machine has been running the Exhaust
may be very hot, beware when using the
Starting
Cable.
The machine is equipped with an automatic accelera-
tor which serves to accelerate the combustion engine
to bring it to different engine speeds according to the
different work phases. When the engine is started it
will adjust automatically, by setting the intermediate
and maximum speed then to find and set its minimum
speed. The procedure for starting the engine is:
After start-up wait for the engine to regulate
the three engine speeds.
Put red stop button (17) (see
§ 4.3
) in the
"ON"
position (Ref. to Fig.20a) by turning it clock-
wise.
The engine will not start unless the red but-
ton (17) is lifted.
Move the fuel stopcock to
"ON"
position
(Ref. to
Fig.
20b).
Move the air lever to
"CLOSE"
position (Ref. to Fig.
20b).
Do not use the air lever
if the engine is hot and
the air temperature is high enough.
Start the engine by pulling the starting cable until
resistance is felt then pull with force (Ref. to Fig.
20c).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the cable knob to return
forcefully and knock against the frame.
Return this slowly to its original position.
To prevent damage to the starting device.
As the engine heats up, gradually move the air lever
to
"
OPEN
" position (Ref. to Fig. 20b).
To stop the engine in emergency condition, press
red button (17).
To stop the engine in normal conditions:
Press the button (17).
Move the fuel stopcock to "
OFF
".
FIG. 20a
FIG. 20b
FIG. 20c
17
Air lever
CLOSE
OPEN
Fuel stopcock
OFF
ON
Starting cable knob
