3.
Start the engine with the pull starter (14). To do
this, pull the handle out approx. 10-15 cm (until
resistance is felt). And then pull hard with a jerk.
If the engine does not start, pull on the pull start-
er (14) again.
4.
Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the ini-
tial use of the machine and should be considered
normal. This is a normal process.
5.
Once the engine starts running, slowly move the
throttle (18) to the start position.
6.
After the engine has warmed up, set the throttle
(18) to the desired speed - maximum speed hare
and lowest speed turtle).
10.3 Using the electric starter to start the engine
(Fig. 11)
Check the petrol and engine oil levels before each
start (see sections 9.1 and 9.2). Make sure that the
spark plug connector (4) is connected to the spark
plug (4a).
1.
Set the throttle (18) to the start position.
2.
To start the machine, insert the ignition key (23)
into the ignition lock under the handle and press it.
3.
Press and hold the ignition key (23) until the en-
gine starts, then release it.
4.
Set the throttle (18) to the desired speed - maxi-
mum speed "hare" and lowest speed "tortoise").
Note: If starting the engine with electric starter does
not work, charge the battery (25) with the supplied
battery charger (26) (see 11.6.).
10.4 Switch off the engine (Fig. 1, 11)
1.
To stop the engine, set the throttle lever (18) to "en-
gine off" and release the two clutch handles (18, 1).
Wait until the brushes stand still.
2.
Disconnect the spark plug connector (4) from the
spark plug (4a) to prevent the engine from restart-
ing.
3.
Remove the ignition key (23) and store it in a safe
place.
10.5 Height adjustment for the brushes (Fig. 12)
The brushes are optimally adjusted when they are
moved down approx. 1.5-2 cm from ground contact.
Adjust the brushes to the desired height using the
crank (5).
1.
Loosen the star grip nuts (5a).
2.
Turn the crank (5) anti-clockwise to move the
brush downwards. Turn the crank (5) clockwise to
move the brush upwards.
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3.
Tighten the star grip nut (5a) to lock the crank (5).
Attention! If the brushes are set too low this can over-
load the drive system and cause increased wear.
10.6 Changing the brush angle (Fig. 1)
The brushes can be swivelled 25 degrees to the right
and left.
1.
Lift the swivel rod (15) out of the locking mecha-
nism.
2.
Push the slide valve (15) forward to swivel the
brushes to the left.
3.
Pull the swivel bar (15) backwards to swivel the
brushes to the right.
4.
Release the swivel rod (15) again so that it locks
into place.
Attention: With the collecting container fitted, it is not
possible to swivel the brushes.
10.7 Travel drive (Fig. 11)
1.
Put it in gear and the direction of travel.
2.
Press the travel drive clutch lever (18), the ma-
chine starts moving.
3.
Release the travel drive clutch lever (18) to stop
the machine.
Attention! Do not change the gear while the travel
drive clutch lever (18) is activated. This could cause
significant transmission damage!
10.8 Clutch lever for brush drive (1) (Fig. 1, 11)
1.
Press the brush drive clutch lever (1) down to
switch on the brushes.
2.
Release the brush drive clutch lever (1) so that the
brushes stop.
10.9 Brush speed (Fig. 1, 11)
1.
Actuate the locking knob (3a) on the brush speed
lever (3) and push it forward to increase the speed
of the brushes.
2.
Actuate the locking knob (3a) on the brush speed
lever (3) and pull it back to reduce the brush speed.
Attention! Only make this setting when the brush is
running!
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