How To Start - Use - Stop The Engine; Starting The Engine - GGP ITALY BKE 45D Manual De Instrucciones

PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mixture container well.
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with
the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding area
to avoid any dirt from entering the tank during re-
filling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim.

6. HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

ed in an area at least 3 metres from where
you refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine:
– Place the machine firmly on the ground.
– Remove the guard from the blade (if used).
– Make sure the blade (if used) is not touching the
ground or any other object.
• Cold starting
NOTE
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 8):
1. • Mod. 45D - 45F - 53F
Set the switch (1) to «I-RUN»..
• Mod. 53D
Press the lock lever (3), activate the throttle (2)
and holding them in this position, move the
switch (1a) to the «START» position, then re-
lease the lever (3) and the throttle (2).
2. Operate the starter, turning lever (5) to
«CHOKE».
3. Press the primer device button (6) 3 or 4 times
to prime the carburettor.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with one
hand on the power unit, in order not to lose
control of the machine during startup (Fig. 9).
IMPORTANT
drive tube must not be used as a support for the
The engine must be start-
A "cold" start of the engine
To prevent distortions, the
cap firmly.
ces of fuel which may have dripped on the
machine or the ground and do not start the en-
gine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
hand or knee during startup.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide
along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release the
starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back uncon-
trollably.
6. Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts
as normal.
the starter engaged causes the cutting device
to move, only stopping when the starter is dis-
connected.
7. • Mod. 45D - 45F
Briefly activate the throttle (2) to bring the engine
down to minimum, with the lever (5) which will
move automatically to the «RUN» position.
• Mod. 53D - 53F
When the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the lever (5) to «RUN».
8. Let the engine run idle for at least 1 minute be-
fore using the machine.
IMPORTANT
repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the en-
gine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter rope
to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug
electrodes and replace it on the engine.
EN
Always close the fuel tank
Immediately clean all tra-
To avoid breaking the starter
Starting the engine with
If the starter rope is pulled
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