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5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 S
TARTING
DANGER!
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well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (
– engage the parking brake on sloping ground;
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.22 or
4.32);
– disengage the blades (☛ 4.7);
– when starting from cold, move the accelerator lever
to the «CHOKE» position shown on the label;
– if the engine is already warm, just put the lever
between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the key 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.
IMPORTANT
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically.
NOTE
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically. Turn the key to the «OFF» position,
wait for a few seconds and then repeat the operation. If the malfunction conti-
nues, refer to chapter «7» of this manual and to the engine manual.
IMPORTANT
ne starting when:
– the blades are engaged;
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
➤
if fitted);
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the engi-
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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