5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 S
TARTING
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– engage the parking brake on sloping ground;
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.22-mechanical model- or 4.32 -
hydrostatic model-);
– disengage the blades (☛ 4.7);
– when starting from cold, put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» position
shown on the label;
– 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 the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, put the accelerator in the «SLOW» position.
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
Should you have difficulties in starting do not persist with
using the starter motor 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 manual.
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the engi-
ne starting when:
– the blades are engaged;
IMPORTANT
NOTE
IMPORTANT
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DANGER!
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