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wise direction and wipe the end.
3. Screw the cap back on, wait a few seconds,
check the oil level as shown in the figure, and
top up if necessary. The engine oil level must be
within the range indicated on the rod attached
to the cap (or in the figure); a greater or lesser
quantity than the one prescribed will damage
the engine.
4. Tighten the cap completely by turning it clockwise.
5. Wipe with a cloth any drops of oil spilled on
the machine.
FILLING UP WITH FUEL (fig. D)
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IMPORTANT! Risk of fire and explosion. Refill
with fuel with the engine off, in a well ventilated
outdoor area. If the fuel has splashed onto the
machine or pavement, wipe it thoroughly before
starting the machine.
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IMPORTANT! Risk of fire and explosion. Do
not pour fuel onto the hot surfaces of the engine
or muffler, or into the electrical components.
Only use unleaded petrol for vehicles (green pet-
rol or Eurosuper) with octane number 95. Never
use oil-petrol mixtures, dirty or old fuel or petrol
containing alcohol. Do not allow water or dirt to
enter the tank.
When you fill with fuel completely fill the tank (see
technical data for capacity).
1. Position the machine on a stable, level surface.
2. Unscrew the tank cap (pos.4), turning it anti-
clockwise.
3. Observe the fuel filter (pos. 30 where fitted)
contained in the hole of the tank to check it is
clean and for maximum level reference.
4. Fill the tank (pos.26) without letting it overflow,
using a large funnel (not included). Check for
any indications on the tank; if there aren’t any,
keep the level as per the filter indicator (fig.D)
or, if there is no filter, 5 cm below the edge.
5. Tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Before starting the engine, open the air bleed
valve on the fuel tank (pos.5);
if this valve
is not open the engine will turn off straight
after starting
. During transport keep the valve
closed.
7. Wipe with a cloth any drops of fuel spilled on
the machine.
8. Wait 1 minute before starting so that the fuel
completely reaches the engine carburettor.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
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IMPORTANT! As soon as the engine starts
electrical energy is also generated at the ends
of the sockets.
Before starting the engine, ensure that you have
completed the operations requested in the previous
chapters for initial start-up of the machine and engine.
STARTING WITH THE ENGINE COLD (fig.E)
1. Check the engine oil level and fill the tank with fuel.
2. Before starting the engine, close the air bleed
valve on the fuel tank (pos.5, OFF).
3. Use the start knob “I - ON” (pos.1) which also
opens the fuel cock placing the tank in commu-
nication with the carburettor.
4. Activate the choke lever (pos.2) in “START -
START” (air closed).
5. Press 5/8 times the fuel-priming pump (pos.36)
until the circuit is full.
6. Hold the hand grip (pos.7) with your left hand to
keep the machine still for starting it up.
7. With your right hand, grip the start-up handle
(pos.3), pull slowly until you feel resistance, and
then pull sharply and decisively; once the engine
has started, put the handle back in place releasing
it smoothly. If the engine does not start, repeat
this operation a few times. If the engine still does
not start, consult the chapter “Problems, causes
and solutions”.
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IMPORTANT! Always pull the handle slowly
until you feel resistance in order to prevent
kickback, which would cause it to strike your
hand unexpectedly.
8. Wait about 30 seconds for the engine to get up
to speed then position the starter lever in the op-
posite direction for “RUN” (air open). Also open
the vent on the tank (pos.5 ON) if this valve is
not open the engine will switch off immediately
after starting.
Note: Do not leave the air lever in the start-up
position too long, or the engine will tend to flood.
HOT ENGINE START-UP
Perform the same steps as indicated above but
positioning the starter lever (pos.2) in “RUN”
straight away.
TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE
MACHINE (fig.F)
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IMPORTANT! The motor and the alternator
continue to run for a few seconds after the ma-
chine is switched off.
1. Switch off all electrical loads applied to the
