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5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 Starting
DANGER!
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 tap (1);
– 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 contact, 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».
IMPORTANT
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is
running smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark
plugs and cause the engine to run erratically.
NOTE
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.
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IMPORTANT
Always bear in mind that the safety devices 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
WARNING!
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.
Mechanical transmission
Push the pedal down as far as possible ( 4.21) and move the gear change lever
into 1st gear ( 4.22). Keep the pedal pressed down and release the parking
brake. Slowly release the pedal to shift from «brake» to «clutch», thus operating the
rear wheels ( 4.21).
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE (cont)