S.E.P BC90(1+1) manual Operating the MOTOR-MOWER, Stopping the Engine

OPERATING THE MOTOR-MOWER

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE

See the engine Operating and Maintenance manual for all information regarding the engine.

CAUTION

Oil bath air filter (if fitted) - When delivered new, there is no oil in the air filter. Before using your mo- tor-mower, add motor oil up to the marked level.

a. Disengage all control levers before starting the engine

b.Gasoline engines: open the fuel cock.

c.If cold starting the engine, use the choke.

d.Press down the engine stop lever (figure 9, item 1).

e.Pull clutch lever (2) fully up.

f.Lock the clutch lever (1) in down position with locking device (3).

g.Turn throttle control lever (4) a 1/4 turn.

h.Grip the pull-rope handle and pull firmly and quickly. When the engine starts, allow the rope to wind back onto the reel slowly.

NOTE

Do not leave the clutch lever pulled up for an ex- tended length of time after the engine has started. This could cause damage to the clutch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

a.Turn throttle control lever (figure 10, item 1) to idle position.

b.Release the engine stop lever (2).

c.Gasoline engines: if you plan not to use your mo- tor-mower for a long time, shut off the fuel cock.

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d.Gasoline engines: if you plan not to use your mo- tor-mower for a long time (over a week), drain the carburettor bowl.

WARNING

The engine stop lever (2) also operates as a safety device (emergency stop), and stops the engine as soon as it is released.

COUPLING ATTACHMENTS TO THE PTO

The PTO is fitted with an instant adaptor device to fit attachments quickly and easily. Proceed as follows to fit your attachments (see fig. 11):

a.Check that lever (1) is in disengaged position.

b.Push the shaft of the attachment (1) into the PTO

(2). Make sure that it engages fully.

c.Raise the lever (1) to the engaged position. Check that the attachment is correctly locked.