Fort EXPLORER 180 - Preliminary Checks; Pull Start of the Diesel Engine; Pull Start of the Gasoline Engine; Starting

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approved by the manufacturer, under penalty of
warranty voiding.
4.1.5 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
- Make sure that there is the oil in the change gear
and check its level (please make reference to sec-
tion 5.3 Maintenance of the machine).
- When the clutch lever (16, Fig. 1) is in the full
down position in support of the knob, check that
the external lever of the gear (4, Fig. 4) touches the
head of the screw (3, Fig. 4); a correct distance is
between 0.5 and 2 mm; possibly intervene on the
adjustment screw of the clutch cable (2, Fig. 4).
- Before starting, check that all the screws, in par-
ticular those of the rotary hoe unit, are tightened.
- Make sure that the wheels are assembled properly
and that the arrow on the tyre sides corresponds to
the forward movement of the machine, otherwise
exchange them.
WARNING
The engine does not have lubricant. Before starting
the engine, it is necessary to read the instructions
reported in the engine instructions manual and ll
it with the right type and quantity of oil amount
provided for by its manufacturer.
If the engine has air intake lter in oil bath, shall
include on the oil, even on this component, follow-
ing the instructions in the manual supplied with
the engine.
4.2 STARTING
Before working and starting the engine, always check:
- the engine oil is at level (make reference to the
engine instructions manual);
- the engine air lter is clean;
- the tank has enough fuel.
As for the fuel type, make reference to the engine
instructions manual by checking the identication data
reported on the engine identication plate.
The fuel tank is placed on the engine (under the
bonnet).
DANGER
Do not refuel the machine near sparks, lighted
cigarettes or whatsoever res.
Always shut the engine off before removing the tank
cap and wait till it is cool enough.
Before starting the engine, make sure that there
are no oil or fuel leaks, otherwise carefully clean
and dry them. If some fuel is spilt on the machine
parts, dry it. The tank shall never be lled in to the
maximum to avoid fuel leaks.
After sending away bystanders within the machine
working range, if any, start the machine according to
the following procedure:
1) Push the lever down, pull the clutch lever and lock
it with its clamp; put the speeds and the PTO in
neutral.
2) Position the accelerator lever as indicated in the
engine assembly manual. Make sure that the switch
for stopping the engine is in the «ON» position.
3) Check that the device off motor (10 Fig. 1) is
positioned at the «I», for gasoline engines and
rotated upwards for diesel engines.
4) Bring the machine to a safe area and according
to the type of starting available, do as follows.
4.2.1 PULL START OF THE GASOLINE
ENGINE,WITH RECOIL
1) Check that the additional switch-off, for engines
that are equipped with it, is in the “ON” and that
the lever (10 Fig. 1) is in position “1”.
2) Place the gear and PTO (12 and 13, Fig.1) rod in
a neutral postion.
3) Position the accelerator lever (8, Fig. 1) at the end
of its stroke.
4) Check that the clutch lever (16, Fig. 1) is in the
vertical position.
5) Move to the side of the machine, grasp the hand
lever of the motor starter cord (Fig. 3) and pull
slowly until there is some resistance. Now pull
the cord with a strong and decisive pull.
4.2.2 PULL START OF THE DIESEL ENGINE,
WITH RECOIL
1) Check that the additional off switch lever of the
engine (10 Fig. 1) is pointing upwards.
2) Place the gear and PTO (12 and 13, Fig.1) rod in
a neutral postion.
3) Position the accelerator lever (8, Fig. 1) at the end
of its stroke.
4) Check that the clutch lever (16, Fig. 1) is in the
vertical position.
5) Move to the side of the machine, grasp the hand
lever of the motor starter cord (Fig. 3) and pull
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