Titan TTK550LWM, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose blade causes unwanted vibrations and can be dangerous.
Do not use the machine if you are unsure whether it is
working safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact your Dealer immediately to
make the necessary checks and repairs.
USING THE MACHINE
Starting
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1 - where supplied), which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch.
To start the motor:
– press the brake pedal (
page 19);
– put the drive into neutral («N») ( page 22 - 12 or 22);
– disengage the blade ( page 20);
– for cold starting, put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» position (if fitted) ( pages 20-
21); if the motor is hot or has no starter, position the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST.
Electric Start
– put in the key ( page 20) and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started;
Manual start
– take the starter cable handle ( page 21) and firmly tug it.
– once the engine has started, put the handle back in its seat.
– after the machine has run for a few seconds, put the accelerator lever on «START» and
then on «SLOW».
IMPORTANT
The choke (if fitted) must be closed as soon as possible. Using it
when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to run
erra tically.
NOTE
If you have difficulty starting, do not make several attempts to avoid
flooding the engine or running down the battery (if present).
– Check that the conditions allowing the engine to start are met
– Turn the key ( Electric start) or the accelerator ( Manual start) to «OFF». Wait for a
few seconds and repeat the start operation. Should the malfunction persist, refer to
«Troubleshooting» of this manual and the engine manual.
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