Standards Of Use; Before Every Use - GGP ITALY SV150 Manual De Instrucciones

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5. STANDARDS OF USE

5.1

BEFORE EVERY USE

Before every use, perform the following checking
procedures in order to assure a regular opera-
tion.
5.1.1
Check oil level
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used.
a) Place engine level.
b) Clean around oil fill.
c) Remove the fillercap (1), clean the tip of the
dipstick (2), insert and tighten down.
d) Remove dipstick again and check the oil level
that must be between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks.
e) If oil is required, add oil of the same kind up
to the "MAX" mark, being careful not to spill
any outside the oil fill.
f) Close the fillercap (1) and wipe off any spilled
oil.
5.1.2
Air filter check
The efficiency of the air filter is fundamental for
the engine to work properly. Do not start the
engine if the filtering element is missing or bro-
ken.
a) Clean the area around the filter cover (1).
b) Remove the cover (1) by releasing the rear tab
(2) and check the condition of the filtering ele-
ment (3 - 3a). It must be intact, clean and in
perfect working order; if not, either replace it
or carry out maintenance (see 6.5).
c) Remount the cover (1).
5.1.3
Adding fuel
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the fuel charac-
teristics.
Add fuel only when the engine is cold.
a) Place the lawnmower level.
b) Clean around the fillercap (1).
c) Remove the fillercap (1).
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d) Using a clean funnel (2), fill tank to approxi-
mately 5 mm below the inner edge of the filler
neck (3), being careful not to spill fuel.
e) Tighten the fillercap (1) back and clean any
spilled fuel.
5.1.4
Spark plug cap
Connect the cap (1) of cable to the spark plug
(2), making sure that there is no grass or dirt
either inside the cap or on the spark plug termi-
nal.
5.2
STARTING THE ENGINE (cold starting)
Always start the engine with the lawnmower
traction device (if equipped) disengaged.
a) Move throttle control (1) to "CHOKE" posi-
tion.
b) Close safety brake control handle (2), as
shown in the lawnmower instructions.
c) Grasp rope handle (3) and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly.
d) When engine starts, release the rope.
e) After a few seconds, slowly move throttle (1)
from "CHOKE" to "FAST" or "SLOW" posi-
tion.
NOTE
If the engine does not start,
repeat from section b).
NOTE
If the engine starts but does
not keep running, repeat the whole starting
procedure with throttle control in "FAST" posi-
tion.
5.3
STARTING THE ENGINE (hot starting)
•) Follow the whole cold-starting procedure
with throttle control (1) in "FAST" position.
5.4
USE OF THE ENGINE IN OPERATION
When mowing, use the engine at its max rpm by
moving the throttle control to "FAST" position.
WARNING!
!
Keep your hands away
from the silencer and surrounding areas
that can become extremely hot. With the
engine running, do not get loose-fitting