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Do not use the machine if you are un-
sure whether it is working safely or efficiently. If in
doubt, contact your Dealer immediately to make the nec-
essary checks and repairs.
5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 Starting
The engine must be started in an
open or well-ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1)
(if fitted);
– shift in the gear into neutral («N»)
(
4.22 or 4.32);
– disengage the blades (
4.5);
– apply the parking brake on sloping
ground;
– for cold starting, operate the choke
(
4.2 or 4.2a);
– if the engine is already warm, position the lever between
«SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electrical con-
tact, then turn to «START» to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, move the throttle to «SLOW».
DANGER!
WARNING!
The choke must be closed as soon as the
engine is running smoothly. Using it when the engine is al-
ready warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to
run erratically.
If there are engine starting problems, do
not insist as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding
the engine. Turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds and
then repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to
the engine manual and chapter «8» in this manual.
Always bear in mind that the safety de-
vices prevent the engine from starting if safety requirements
have not been met (
5.2).
In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key
must first be turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be
restarted.
5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
This machine has not been approved
for use on public roads. It has to be used (as indicated
by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic.
When moving the machine:
– disengage the blades;
– bring the cutting deck to the highest position (position «7»);
– put the accelerator control between the «SLOW» and «FAST»
positions.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
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