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 THE ENGINE’S EXHAUST
FUMES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– engage the parking brake (☛ 4.5), on sloping ground;
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.22 or 4.32/33);
– disengage the blades (☛ 4.8);
– if started cold, use the choke (☛ 4.2);
– position the accelerator lever (☛ 4.3) between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the key (☛ 4.4), 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 and
close the choke (if fitted).
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plug 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. Should the malfunction persist, refer to chapter «7» of this manual.
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
engine starting when:
– the blades are engaged;
– the transmission is not in neutral («N»).
– the operator is absent with the parking brake disengaged.
In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be
turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be restarted..
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