GB-15
RANSOMES MASTIFF 91
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
2.
Recoil Starter (Fig. 10)
(a)
Pull the recoil starter handle (A) slowly until
resistance can be felt on compression,
continue to pull until the resistance ceases.
(b)
Allow the rope to recoil slowly then pull
handle sharply, the engine will then start.
Failure to do this may result in the rope
being broken if a backfire occures.
IMPORTANT: The starter rope should never be
allowed to recoil sharply into its housing. The rope
should recoil slowly under control to avoid
breakage or damage.
Broken starter ropes should be replaced - NOT
REPAIRED.
Before starting the engine, check or set the
following points:
1.
Check that the cylinder and landroll drive
clutches are disengaged and the brake is
applied.
2.
Turn the fuel tap ‘on’ by positioning the lever
vertically downwards.
3.
Move the choke control lever (B Fig. 10) to
the right for cold starting.
NOTE:DO NOT use choke control if engine is
still warm.
4.
Ensure starter switch is turned to first
position.
This only applies if using recoil starter to
start engine.
5.
Allow engine to warm up sufficiently before
returning choke to its running position.
TO STOP THE MACHINE
1.
Release the OPC and apply the brake.This
is equally important when moving forward or
when reversing.
2.
Set the drive clutch lever (C Fig. 12) into the
neutral (N) position.
3.
Set the cutting clutch lever (B Fig. 12) into
the disengaged position.
4.
Turn the starter switch (D Fig. 12) to the ‘off’
position to stop the engine.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
1.
Turn starter switch to the ‘off’ position and
the engine will stop.
Fig.12
Fig.10
WHEN A TRAILING SEAT IS
ATTACHED ALWAYS REVERSE
AT SLOW SPEED AND ENSURE
THAT THE TRAILING SEAT DOES
CAUTION
A
B
