Forest Master Model: FM6DD-MUL/FM6DDES-MUL/FM4DDE-MUL
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NOTE:
Higher revs does not necessarily mean more
torque to the blade drum. As you can see from
the power map, the highest amount of torque is
achieved around the 2500 rpm mark, and therefore
is the most efficient speed to maintain the engine
for mulching. We advise you do not increase the
revs to the maximum for mulching unless required,
as this works the engine harder for less results and
could shorten the long-term life span of the engine
(and use more petrol).
Operation
FM6DDES-MUL Electric Start
• Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position.
• Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if
the engine is cold or not starting).
• Move the throttle control lever to the “SLOW/IDLE” position.
• Before starting your FM6DDES-MUL, you should test the pull start to ensure that
the cord isn’t tight.
• Turn the ignition key to the “Start” position. As soon as the engine starts, allow
the key to turn back to the “Run” position. If the engine does not start straight
away, DO NOT HOLD THE KEY IN THE “START” POSITION AS YOU WILL FLOOD
THE ENGINE.
• Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the “RUN”
position when the engine is running well.
• Warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 1 to 2 minutes,
then advance the engine throttle control to the maximum speed.
• If the electric start does not turn the engine over then the battery may have
insufficient charge. Start the engine using the pull start. The engine will trickle
charge the battery, 30 minutes of running should provide sufficient charge to
start the next time.
