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Caution:
before starting the engine the correct work clothing and personal
protective equipment should be worn.
• If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve, open it.
• Depending on the type of engine, move the lever or turn the start switch into the ON position.
• Set the choke lever to “Close”.
• Open full throttle, represented by the image of a rabbit.
• Start the engine by pulling the starter rope.
• 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 § 11.6.2; page 75)
• Check whether the engine runs at full throttle 3,200 RPM.
• To stop the engine, switch the throttle or turn the knob into the “OFF” position.
• If the machine is equipped with a fuel valve, close it.
9.6. Driving the machine
It is necessary to use the engine in order to move the machine. Only then can the hydrostatic
drive be activated.
Caution:
prevent bystanders from entering a zone of 10 m (30ft) around the
machine when driving.
Caution:
before driving the machine, first plot a course, in order to avoid any
danger zones and obstacles.
For your information:
in order to get used to driving the turf cutter, it is pos-
sible to reduce the driving and reaction speed by lowering the revolutions of the
engine.
• Take your position behind the handlebars of the machine.
• Make sure that the blade is in its floating raised position. As a precaution, briefly squeeze the
left lever (blade disconnection).
