Eliet C550 ZR, Manual

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9.5. Starting the engine
Caution: Never start the machine when dust has settled on the engine or between
its cooling fins. This reduces proper cooling of the engine and can cause a fire.
Warning: The blade axle spins as soon as the engine engages and the red operation
handle is pulled towards the handlebar. Make sure that the operation handle is not
pressed when starting the engine. If ever control over the machine’s operation is
lost, the quickest way to stop the blade axle is by releasing the operation handle.
9.5.1. Petrol engine
For your information: The procedure to start the engine can vary per brand.
Please check your engine manual. The chapter § 6 ‘Main machine parts’ contains
the various models.
If this has not been done when going through the checklist, always check the engine for ade-
quate oil and fuel levels before starting it.
• For details about how to check and refill the oil. (read § 11.4.2; page 39)
• For petrol refuelling (read § 9.3; page 23)
• If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel tap, open it.
• Depending on the type of engine, put the handle or turn the switch into the ON position.
• Set the choke to “Close”.
• Open full throttle, represented by the image of a hare.
• Engage the engine by firmly pulling the starter cord.
• Once the engine is running, set the choke to “Open”. This prevents the engine from getting
flooded. If you forget to do this, the engine will slow down and start producing a lot of smoke. It
will eventually come to a stop. If this happens, restart the engine without opening the choke.
• If the engine fails to restart, this could be due to a greased spark plug, which consequently
must be cleaned or replaced (read § 11.5.2; page 45)
9.5.2. Moving the machine
• The machine is fitted with a device that can drive the rear roller. This drive ensures a fixed
speed in the forward direction of motion.
• To activate this drive, a black lever is provided on the handlebar. If this lever is squeezed
against the handle, the transmission will be engaged.
• To be able to move the machine, the engine must be running, so start the engine first.
• There is limited ground clearance between the blades and the ground. When moving to and
from the working area on a flat surface without obstacles (e.g. asphalt, concrete floor), the
machine can be moved with the front wheels resting on the floor.
• If the machine has to be moved on an access road with uneven ground, the machine should be
moved with the front wheels lifted. For this, push the handlebars around 10 cm down.
• If the operator falls or risks losing control while driving the machine, the decoupling lever
should be released immediately.