Starting Up The Engine; Turning Off The Engine - EMAK AC92-18 Manual De Usuario

5. OPERATION AND HANDLING OF THE MACHINE
Information which it is good to know before the riding mower is first turned on:
 The riding mower is equipped with safety contacts, which are connected by a switch
located under the seat.
 The motor will automatically shut off when the driver leaves the seat and the machine is
not secured using the parking brake.
 The engine can only be started when the mowing deck is turned off and the mowing deck
elevation adjustment lever is in the transport position.
5.1 CHECKS PRIOR TO STARTING UP THE MACHINE
Before starting up the riding mower check the following:
 Oil level in the engine (
 Battery charge level (
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 Fuel level (
 Air pressure in the tyres (
 That the by-pass lever is in position "1"

5.2 STARTING UP THE ENGINE

a) Set the mowing deck elevation adjustment lever to the transport position.
b) Move the mowing deck activation switch to position "DEACTIVATED".
c) Move the travel direction lever to position "N".
d) Move the throttle lever to maximum engine speed.
e) Pull out the choke.
f) Start up the engine by moving the ignition key to position "Start engine". After starting the engine,
release the key. The key will automatically return to the position "Ignition on"
As soon as the engine starts up, release the ignition key. The duration of starting up
must not exceed 10 seconds, otherwise there is danger of damage to the switch!
Never use fixed external starters to start the machine. This could damage the
electrical wiring. It is possible to connect a higher capacity 12V battery.
g) Push in the choke.
h) Slowly move the throttle lever to the idle position (reduce the engine speed).
Allow the engine to run several minutes before turning on the mowing deck.
Never leave a started engine running in a closed or poorly ventilated area. Exhaust fumes
contain gases that are harmful to your health.
Keep your hands, legs and clothing away from moving parts and the exhaust.

5.3 TURNING OFF THE ENGINE

a) Move the throttle lever to position "MIN".
b) If the mowing deck is activated, deactivate it by pushing down the switch.
c) Turn off the engine by moving the key to position "STOP" and take the key out of the ignition.
If the engine is overheated, allow it to run for a while at minimum speed.
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