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5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 Starting
The engine must be started in an open or well ventilated area!
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock(to “I”); close the engine cover ;
– lift the cutting deck raised as high as possible.
– disengage the blades ;
– shift the gear lever to neutral;
– operate the parking brake ;
– when starting from cold, move the throttle to the «CHOKE» position shown on the label;
– if the engine is already warm, position the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the ignition 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, move the throttle to «SLOW».
The choke must be opened as soon as the engine is running smoothly. Using it when the engine is
already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to run erratically.
If there are engine starting issues - do not continuously turn the engine over. This will run the
battery flat and flood the engine. Instead turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds and then repeat the
operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the engine manual.
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the engine from starting if safety requirements
have not been met. In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be turned back to
«OFF» before the engine can be restarted.
5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
This machine has not been approved for use on public roads. It has to be used (as indicated
by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic.
When moving the machine, the blades must be disengaged and the cutting deck raised as high as possible.
(possition«7»)
Position the throttle between «SLOW» and «FAST» and the gear lever in first gear.
Keep the brake/clutch pedal pressed down and release the parking brake slowly release the brake/clutch pedal to
start forward movement of the machine.
The brake pedal has to be released gradually as a sudden engagement may cause the
vehicle to tip over and the diver to lose control.
Gradually reach the desired speed using the throttle and gear lever. To change gear, the clutch must always be used
by pushing the brake pedal.
5.4.3 Braking
First slows down the machine by reducing the engine speed, and then push the pedal right down to lower the speed
even more until the machine stops.
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged only when the machine has stopped.
Press the brake pedal until the machine stops and then go into reverse by shifting the lever sideways and into position
«R». (for manual gear model)
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