Shutting Off The Engine - EMAK STARJET AJ102 Manual De Usuario

5.3 SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE

a) Move the fuel control lever to the "MIN" position.
b) If the mowing mechanism is turned on, shut it off by pressing the switch downward.
c) Shut off the engine by turning the key to the "STOP" position and remove the key from the ignition.
If the engine is too hot, let it idle for a while.
- Never shut the engine off just by leaving the driver seat. Leaving the key in the
ignition in "ON" position may damage the electrical system.
- Always turn the key to the "OFF" position and remove it from the ignition. This
prevents children and unauthorized persons from starting the machine.
- Before turning off the ignition, slow the engine to idle in the case of self-ignition. Not
doing this can damage the engine and exhaust.
- Never disconnect the battery cables while the motor is running! This could damage
the motor regulator.
5.3.1 LEAVING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING
If you want or need to leave the machine for a while (to remove obstacles, etc.) and you intend to continue
work afterward, you can dismount the machine and leave the engine running. This conserves the
battery.
Conditions for dismounting the machine with the engine running:
the mowing mechanism is off
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the fuel control lever is in the "MIN" position
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the gear is in neutral and the hand brake is activated (the brake indicator light is on)
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5.4 TURNING THE MOWING MECHANISM ON AND OFF
5.4.1 TURNING THE MOWING MECHANISM ON
Move the accelerator lever to "MAX" position.
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Use the mowing mechanism height lever to set the mechanism's working position and thereby the
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cutting height.
Set the mowing mechanism switch to "ON".
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Conditions for turning on the mowing mechanism:
- the driver is sitting on the driver seat
- the mown grass container or the deflector or tunnel opening cover is in place
- the AUT/MAN switch (optional equipment) is in the "AUT" position and the basket is empty
- the AUT/MAN switch (optional equipment) is in the "MAN" position
5.4.2 TURNING THE MOWING MECHANISM OFF
Shut off the mowing mechanism by pressing the switch downward.
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- If the driver leaves the seat, the engine will stop automatically and this will also stop the
blades from revolving.
- However, never shut off the mowing mechanism just by leaving the seat. If you don't switch
the ignition key from "ON" to "STOP", part of the electrical system is still charged and this
can result in damage.The engine hour gauge also remains active.
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