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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 42)
• For petrol UK (gas in USA) refuelling. (read § 9.3; page 28)
• If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve, open it.
• Depending on the type of engine, put the handle or turn the switch into the ON position.
• Set the choke (throttle) 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 eventual-
ly 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 § 11.5.4; page 47)
9.6. Working with the machine
Caution:
As long as the clutch handle is engaged and the engine has not come
to a standstill after turning it off, the blades will continue to spin. Do not per-
form any maintenance work before they have come to a standstill.
Warning:
The mud flap and the belt protection cover offer protection against
rotating parts. It is therefore prohibited to reach behind these covers with any
body parts while the engine is running.
9.6.1. Prior to starting work
Pay attention to the following safety instructions before starting to operate the machine.
• Never run a petrol UK (gas in USA) engine in a closed environment. There is a risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning from the exhaust if you do.
• The operator must wear clothing, protective gloves and other protective equipment as pre-
scribed in this manual (read § 7.3; page 14)
• The operator must stay alert while working. As long as they are operating the machine, their
full attention must be on the job.
• A good gardener works efficiently and according to a well defined plan. This allows him or her
to keep an overview of their work, and prevents accidents or incorrect manoeuvres with the
machine.
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