Running The Engine; Starting The Engine - Masport MSV 550 Manual Del Propietário

ENGINE.
Regular attention to a few simple items will
ensure long and trouble-free service from
your mower. Carry out the regular mainte-
nance described in the engine manual, and
check the engine mounting bolts regularly to
be sure they are tight.
NOTE: THE ENGINE IS WARRANTED BY
THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND NOT
MASPORT. YOUR SPECIALIST MASPORT
SERVICE DEALER CAN ASSIST WITH
ENGINE RELATED WARRANTY MATTERS.
WARNING
Before making any adjustments to your mower
make sure that the engine is turned off and that
the blade has STOPPED ROTATING. Always
disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it
cannot accidentally contact the spark plug before
touching anything under the mower housing.

RUNNING THE ENGINE

ENGINE CONTROL.
This is mounted at the top of the handle (most
models) or directly on the engine. It operates
the choke,if fitted (for cold starting) and allows
you to set the governed speed of the engine.
Push control
forward for full
throttle.
MSV
Models
You will not need to change the control set-
ting constantly while mowing because the
governor holds the selected speed, even
under varying cutting loads. The positions for
CHOKE (cold start), FAST, SLOW and STOP
are usually marked. If STOP is not marked,
move the lever beyond SLOW to stop the
engine.
NOTE: Some models are fitted with an
Operator Presence Control (OPC) bail at the
top of the handle. This must be squeezed
against the handlebar before starting the
engine. The engine will stop immediately the
bail is released, see page 7 for details.
Some controls have symbols instead of
words. On these,
means CHOKE,
means FAST,
means SLOW,
means STOP.
If your engine control does not have the word
CHOKE or the choke symbol
Pulsa Prime engine. (See RUNNING THE
ENGINE, MANUAL START MODELS - on
this page.
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ENGINE CONTROL. This MUST be correctly
adjusted for easy starting and safe stopping.
If you have cold starting problems, adjust the
outer sleeve of the control cable under the
clamp on the engine at the lower end of the
cable. See engine instruction booklet for
details. Make any adjustments only with the
handle in its normal operating position. After
adjusting, check that the choke butterfly fully
closes at one end of the control lever travel,
and that the ignition stop switch is activated at
the other.
STARTING.
Ensure that the engine has been prepared
correctly (see above) and that the fuel tap (if
fitted) is turned ON. We recommend that you
check the oil level before every mowing ses-
sion.
WARNING
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE INDOORS OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE
EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE,
AN ODOURLESS AND DEADLY GAS. KEEP
HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
MANUAL START MODELS. If the engine
has not been running recently, set the engine
control to the CHOKE position. For Pulsa
Prime engines (which have no CHOKE mark-
ing or symbol on the control), push the primer
bulb on the side of the engine by the carburet-
tor, refer engine owner's manual. (Do this
also if you have just refilled the tank after run-
ning out of fuel). If your model has an OPC
bail, squeeze it against the handlebar, see
page 7. Stand to the right of the mower and
place your foot on the mower body, grasp the
starter grip, pull slowly until a resistance is felt
and then pull forcefully to prevent kick-back.
Repeat until the engine starts. Do not pull the
cord with a jerk or release it until fully
rewound.—When the engine starts and has
warmed up for a short time, move the control
to the desired speed. Should the engine not
start due to 'flooding', move the control to
SLOW and pull the starter six times to clear
the flooding.
you have a
ELECTRIC START MODELS.
Follow the procedure for manual start models,
remembering not to use the choke when the
engine is warm. Instead of pulling the starter
grip, simply stand at the handle and turn the
key fully clockwise.just refilled the tank after
running out of fuel). Squeeze the OPC bail,
against the handlebar. When the engine
starts, release the key. It will spring back.
Avoid operating the starter for long periods to
prevent excessive battery drain. For best
starter life, crank no more than a few seconds
at a time and no more than 15 seconds in any
minute. If the battery is discharged and the
starter will not operate, the mower may be
started manually as described previously.
You need to mow continuously for approxi-
mately 20 minutes to recharge the battery.
WARNING
OPERATING THE STARTER ROTATES THE
CUTTING BLADES - KEEP HANDS AND FEET
WELL CLEAR.
When the engine starts and has warmed up
for a short time, move the control to the
desired speed. Should the engine not start
due to 'flooding', move the control to SLOW
and pull the starter six times to clear the
flooding.
BATTERY
WARNING
Batteries contain corrosive fluids and toxic mate-
rials and should be handled with care. Keep
away from children. Do not puncture, disassem-
ble, mutilate or incinerate. Use in a well ventilat-
ed area as explosive gases can be vented dur-
ing charge or discharge. Do not make direct con-
tact between the terminals as this will create
excessive heat and possibly a fire.
The engine on an electric start mower replen-
ishes the battery as you mow, so no special
attention is needed. If the battery should
require extra charging, use only a charger
which has a well regulated constant voltage
(15 volts max.) with a maximum current of 3
Amps. Full charging will take 3 hours with a 3
Amp charger, or overnight with the usual
'trickle' charger. If your mower is not being
used regularly, we recommend an overnight
trickle charge about once a month.
HINTS FOR EASY STARTING.
1.Stand the mower on a paved drive or
path where the blade is clear of the
grass. If you must start on the lawn,
move to an already cut area and/or raise
the cutting height. Do not start the
mower on a gravel surface.
2.Start a warm engine with the control in
the SLOW position.
3.Keep the mower clean underneath.