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slowly. Then, pull the starter handle
with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again
while holding the handle, allow the rope
to rewind slowly. Repeat as necessary,
until the engine starts.
After the engine starts and warms up,
7.
slowly release the choke cable, allowing
it to return to its open (run) position.
After each start-up, run the engine for
8.
five minutes with no load to allow it to
stabilize.
Operate the lawn mower according to
9.
the manufacturer’s instructions.
After use, release the brake handle to
10.
stop the mower.
warnInG! If the engine does not stop
promptly when the brake handle is
released, carefully close the fuel
valve. do not use tHe enGIne
aGaIn untIL tHe BraKe asseMBLY
Has Been rePaIred BY a
quaLIFIed tecHnIcIan.
To prevent accidents, turn off the engine
11.
and disconnect its spark plug wire after
use. Wait for the engine to cool, clean
external parts with clean cloth, then store
the equipment out of children’s reach
according to the Storage instructions in
this manual.
Break-in Period
Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure
1.
proper equipment and engine operation,
and will extend the engine’s lifespan.
The warranty is void if the engine is not
broken in properly. The first 20 hours of
operation is the break-in period.
During the first 3 hours of use:
2.
Do not apply a heavy load to the mower.
•
After the first 20 hours of use:
3.
Change the engine oil.
•
Under normal operating conditions
subsequent maintenance follows the
schedule explained in the SERVICING
section.
