Honda Power Equipment HF2417HTE, HF2620HME, HF2415SBE, HF2620HTE, HF2315HME Using the Machine

HOW TO USE EN 27

5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1STARTING

! DANGER! All starting operations have to be effected in an open or well-ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE ENGINE’S EXHAUST FUMES ARE TOXIC!

To start the engine:

–engage the parking brake (☛ 4.5), on sloping ground;

–put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.22 or 4.32/33);

–disengage the blades (☛ 4.8);

–if started cold, use the choke (☛ 4.2);

–position the accelerator lever (☛ 4.3) between «SLOW» and «FAST»;

–put in the key (☛ 4.4), 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, put the accelerator in the «SLOW» position and close the choke (if fitted).

IMPORTANT The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plug and cause the engine to run erratically.

NOTE Should you have difficulties in starting do not persist with

using the starter motor as this can run down the battery or flood the engine. Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then repeat the operation. Should the malfunction persist, refer to chapter «7» of this manual.

IMPORTANT Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the

engine starting when:

–the blades are engaged;

–the transmission is not in neutral («N»).

–the operator is absent with the parking brake disengaged.

In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be restarted..