5.2. STARTING AND MOVING
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 stop-cock (1);
– Ensure that the drive pedal is in neutral («N»);
– Put the blade engagement lever into the disengage
position («A»);
– On slopes, engage the parking brake.
Afterwards:
– Put the accelerator lever to «CHOKE» shown on the
label if the engine is cold. If the engine is already
warm, put the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– Put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical
contact, then turn to «START» to start the engine.
Release once the engine has started.
When the engine is running, put the accelerator into the «SLOW» position.
Should you have difficulties in starting do not continue to use
the starter motor for a long time as this can run down the battery or flood the
engine. Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then
repeat the operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this
manual and to the engine booklet.
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (see page 24).
In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be
turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be restarted.
If the drive pedal is used for forward or reverse movement
when the parking brake is on, the engine stops.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!
DANGER!
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HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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