BEFORE EVERY USE
Before every use, perform the following checking
procedures in order to assure a regular opera-
tion.
Check oil level
See the specific chapter (see 8.1) for the oil to be
used.
a) Place engine level.
b) Clean around oil fill.
c) Unscrew the cap (1), clean the end of the dip-
stick (2) and insert it, as illustrated, without
screwing it down.
d) Remove the cap with the dipstick and check
the oil level that must be between the «MIN»
and «MAX» marks.
e) If oil is required, add oil of the same kind up
to the «MAX» mark, being careful not to spill
any outside the oil fill.
f) Fully tighten the fillercap (1) and wipe off any
spilled oil.
Check air cleaner
The efficacy of the air cleaner is crucial for the
good performance of the engine; never start the
engine if the filter element is missing, broken or
insufficiently saturated with oil.
a) Clean around the filter cover (1).
b) Remove the cover (1) by unscrewing the two
knobs (2).
c) Check the condition of the filtering element
(3). It must be intact, clean and in perfect
working order; if not, either carry out mainte-
nance or replace it (see 6.5).
d) Remount the cover (1) and screw the knobs
(2).
Adding fuel
Do not drip petrol onto the
plastic parts of the motor or the machine to
prevent damaging them and remove all traces
of spilt petrol immediately. The warranty does
not cover damage to plastic parts caused by
petrol.
See “Technical Data” chapter (see 8.1) for the
fuel characteristics.
IMPORTANT
5.1.3
5.1.2
5.1.1
5.1
5. STANDARDS OF USE
Add fuel only when the engine is cold.
a) Place the lawnmower level.
b) Clean around the fillercap (1).
c) Remove the fillercap (1).
d) Using a clean funnel (2), add fuel until it
reaches the internal lip (3) of the filler, taking
care not to spill any fuel.
e) Tighten the fillercap (1) back and clean any
spilled fuel.
Spark plug cap
Firmly connect the cable cap (1) to the spark
plug (2), making sure that there are no traces of
debris or dirt inside the cap or on the spark plug
terminal.
STARTING THE ENGINE (cold)
The engine must only be started when all the
accessory devices are disconnected (if fitted on
the machine) and when the gear (where fitted) is
in neutral.
– Move the throttle (1) to «CHOKE».
– Set the machine controls as indicated in the
machine’s Instructions Manual.
• Manual starting
a) Hold the starter rope grip (3) and pull it slow-
ly until you feel some resistance, then tug the
starter rope hard.
b) When the engine starts, let go of the rope.
If the engine fails to start
immediately, repeat the above steps.
• Electric starting (if provided)
a) Turn the starter key (4) as described in the
machine’s instruction manual.
After a few seconds, slowly move the throttle (1)
from «CHOKE» to either «FAST» or «SLOW».
NOTE
5.2
5.1.4
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