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HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

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5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1STARTING THE ENGINE

All starting operations have to be effected in an open or well-ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!

To start the engine:

1.sit on the seat and press the brake pedal right down (4.3);

2.put the transmission into neutral («N») (4.4);

3.disengage the blade (4.6);

4.when starting from cold, put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» position shown on the label (4.12 - 4.22). Alternatively, if the engine is still hot, posi- tion the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;

In the electric start models

5. put in the key (4.11) and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to «START» to start the engine;

6. release the key once the engine has started;

In the manual start models

5. take the starter cable handle (4.21) and firmly tug it.

6. once the engine has started, put the handle back in its seat.

7.After the machine has run for a few seconds, put the accelerator lever on «START» and then on «SLOW».

IMPORTANT

he choke must be closed as soon as possible. Using it when

 

the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to run erratically.

NOTE

If you have difficulty starting, do not make several attempts to

 

avoid flooding the engine or running down the battery (if present).

Check that the conditions allowing the engine to start are met

Turn the key ( electric start) or the accelerator ( manual start) to «OFF». Wait for a few seconds and repeat the start operation. Should the