Preparing the equipment for use ; Starting / Stopping the engine
ENGLISH 11
To install grass catching device, lift ejection shield (7),
with one hand. With the other hand, hold grass catching
device (6), at the carrying grip and link into mower deck
at an angle from above.
The discharge chute de.ector (item 7) is
designed for your personal safety. The de.ector
must be permanently closed when using the lawnmower
without grass catcher (item 6).
7.3 Adjusting cutting height
The mower is equipped with a continuously adjustable
cutting height of approx. 30 - 80 mm (approx. 1 - 3
inches). The height adjustment for all wheels is
accomplished by the central adjustment (position 11).
Turning to the right reduces the cutting height, and
turning to the left increases the height. The height can
be read from the markings.
Attention: The cutting height is to be set so that the
blade does not touch the ground when the ground is not
level. Only mow with the lowest cutting adjustment
when lawns are flat.
7.4 Engine
Prior to start up, carefully read the engine operating
manual and the following instructions. Adhere to all
instructions to assure the engine‘s long life and to keep
the warranty valid.
8. Starting / Stopping the engine
During start up with self-propelled drive roller mower,
the drive has to be disengaged.
When starting the mower, position yourself on the side
or behind the mower. The safety distance which is given
by the handle is always to be adhered to.
Caution! The cutter operates as soon as the engine
starts! Never reach with your hands under the deck and
never slide a foot under the deck!
8.1 Starting
Attention: To release the engine brake when starting
the engine, the brake bar (1), needs to be pushed
towards the handle.
If the brake bar (1) is not pushed to the handle during
start, the electrical ignition is shorted and the engine
brake is activated. In this situation, the engine cannot
be started with manual start up and electric start.
Starting a warm
engine:
Move throttle control
(3) to "max".
Cold start:
Model: 550HR: Move
throttle control (3) to
the choke symbol
.
After the engine starts,
put throttle lever (3) on
position “max”.
Note: For models 550, 550R and 550RS, the choke
position is automatically adjusted through a bimetal
sensor subject to engine temperature (Ready-Start®).
These models require no manual adjustment for a cold
start.
Pull out starter rope until resistance is felt - then pull
rapidly and with force.
Electrical Starter (550 RS):
Put the ignition key in the ignition (4) on the throttle
lever and turn 1/4 clock-wise.
8.2 Shutting off engine
• Move the throttle lever (3) to "min"
• release brake lever (1) and wait until engine shuts
off.
Attention: When the brake lever is released (1), the
electrical ignition of the.engine is cut off. The engine
RPM and the blade will stop within several seconds
Fig. 3b
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
550HR
only
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