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B= Actuate and hold the
motorstop lever on the
upper handlebar.
C= Pull out the starter cable
slowly to the point of
resistance and then pull
vigorously to arm's
length. Slowly release
the cable so that it can
gra dually be rolled up by
the starter. Repeat until
the engine starts.
NOTE
Do not start the engine in
high grass or when the
mower is set to the lowest
cutting height, as otherwise
the engine will be difficult to
start.
NOTE
Thanks to a fixed throttle
adjustment, the engine
always operates at the
optimum working speed.
Starting the engine
MB 443, MB 443 T,
MB 443 X, MB 448 TX
When starting a
cold engine, first
press the primer
21= three times.
When starting a warm
engine, it is not normally
necessary to actuate the
primer.
In cold weather,
however, it may be
necessary to
actuate the primer
again (three times) when
re-starting the engine.
The primer must also be
actuated three times
when restarting after
running empty and after
refilling the tank.
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• Re-filling with petrol must
be performed before the
engine is started. When the
engine is running or is hot,
the tank cap must not be
removed and the tank must
not be re-filled with petrol.
• Start the engine with care.
Ensure that you keep your
feet far enough away from
the cutting tool.
• Risk of injury.
Never put your hands or
feet on or underneath
cutting deck.
• Always wear robust shoes
and long trousers when
mowing. Never mow
barefoot or in sandals.
• Never mow in the vicinity of
other persons, particularly
children, or animals.
Stopping the engine
Switching off the engine
B= Release motorstop lever.
The engine and blade
come to a standstill
following a brief run-
down time.
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Wheel drive MB 443 T,
MB 448 T, MB 448 TX
Q= Pull wheel drive lever:
The mower's wheel drive
engages.
Drive speed:
3.5 km/h
Release the wheel drive
lever:
The mower's wheel drive
is disengaged.
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MB 443, MB 443 C, MB 443 T,
MB 443 X, MB 448, MB 448 T,
MB 448 TX
