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4-STROKE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE (4T)
!
WARNING! All the operations described
below must be carried out with the engine
switched off.
!
WARNING! Always wear safety gloves and
safety goggles.
The engine is supplied without lubricating oil and
without fuel. Starting the engine without oil or
with an insufficient amount of oil will irreparably
damage it and cause the warranty to become
null and void.
ENGINE OIL
!
WARNING! The engine is supplied without
lubricating oil: do not operate the machine!
You must first add oil to the machine.
Use a quality, highly detergent oil for 4T engines,
classified under API categories SG or SF. An SAE
15W-40 oil is suitable for all working temperatu-
res, but it is always best to choose the oil type
based on the average temperatures of the area.
Ambient temperature
Degree of oil viscosity
from 0°C to 25°C
SAE 20W, 10W-30, 15W-40
from 25°C to 35°C
SAE 30W, 10W-30, 15W-40
Above 35° and up to 45°C SAE 40W
FIRST USE AND TOPPING UP THE ENGINE OIL
(fig.E)
1. Position the machine on a stable, level
surface.
2. Unscrew the oil cap in an anti-clockwise
direction and wipe the end.
3. Fill with the required quantity of oil (see the
technical specifications).
4. Insert the cap back on without screwing it,
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; a gre-
ater or lesser quantity than the one prescribed
will damage the engine.
5. Re-tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Wipe with a cloth any drops of oil spilled on
the machine.
SUBSEQUENT USE, LEVEL CHECK AND TOP-
PING UP THE ENGINE OIL
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WARNING! You must check the oil level
when the engine is cold before each use.
1. Position the machine on a stable, level
surface.
2. Unscrew the oil cap in an anti-clockwise
direction and wipe the end.
3. Insert the cap back on without screwing it,
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; a gre-
ater or lesser quantity than the one prescribed
will damage the engine.
4. Re-tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
5. Wipe with a cloth any drops of oil spilled on
the machine.
FILLING UP WITH FUEL
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WARNING! 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.
WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. Do not
pour fuel onto hot engine surfaces.
Only unleaded car petrol should be used (or
EuroSuper) with a minimum 95 octane. Never
use a petrol-oil mixture, dirty or old fuel, or petrol
blended with alcohol.
Do not allow water or dirt to enter the tank.
1. Position the machine on a stable, level
surface.
2. Unscrew the tank cap (pos. 18), turning it
anti-clockwise.
3. Fill the tank (pos. 17) without letting it
overflow, using a large funnel (not included).
Follow any instructions placed on the tank; if
there are none, keep the maximum level 5cm
below the rim.
4. Tighten the cap by turning it clockwise.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
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WARNING! Before starting the machine, it
is compulsory to wear all personal protective
equipment (not included), mentioned under
the chapter “Safety Warnings”.
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WARNING! As soon as the engine starts,
the blade will start turning.
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.
