ENGLISH -
OPERATION
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (Fig.JI)
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s maintenance ma-
n
ual.
CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the
engine before use
STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig.J
II)
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the
engine as follows:
a) Engines with choke system:
when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever
(13) on START
b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the
engine for start, keep lever pressed against handle
while starting and using the machine (it operates the
engine brake).
c) Engines with primer system:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump (2) located on the
carburettor 3 or 4 times position the accelerator lever
(13) on MAX.
F
or further information and explanations, read carefully
the user instruction manual of the engine.
d) Start engine.
MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop
lever (14)).
Hold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope
gently until you feel the resistance caused by compres-
sion.
Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle
firmly towards you to its full extent.
CA
UTION: The blade starts turning as soon
as the engine is started.
Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine
operation. When the lever is released, the engine stops.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert
the automatic advance gear.
How to insert automatic advance (Fig. J
III): Lift up the
clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in position.
CA
UTION: Engage the gear only when the
engine is running.
How to disengage advance: Release the clutch han-
dle
.
W
ARNING! When the handle (14) is released
the blade stops while the motor continues
running.
VERSION WITH MOTOR TOUCH-N-MOW
(Fig.JIV ÷
JVIII)
Motor start up
LOADING THE TOUCH-N-MOW SYSTEM
To load the start up system for the first time and whenever
the device is disabled, proceed as follows:
1 - Insert the Touch-N-Mow key (17) (provided with the
machine)
2 - Rotate the k
ey (17) to “RUN” position
Press the pump (Primer) (2) 3 or 4 times.
1 - Act on the safety lever (14) and keep it pressed against
the handgrip.
2 - Push the Touch-N-Mow start up lever forward (16).
Start up the motor by holding the engine start grip (11)
and pulling it effortlessly until reaching the resistance
caused by compression, release the handle and pull
vigorously. If necessary, repeat the operation if the motor
does not start.
- Keep the safety lever (14) pressed during operation; if
released, the motor will stop.
CUT
T
o cut the grass, manually push the machine or engage
the automatic drive.
To engage the automatic drive, act on the clutch handle
(18) and keep it pressed against the handgrip.
Caution:engage only with operating motor.
T
o disengage the automatic drive, release the clutch
handle (18).
After the cut, first release
the clutch handle (18) then the
safety lever (14) and a noise caused by the reloading of
the Touch-N-Mow system will be heard.
After switching off, take the Touch-N-Mow key (17) to LOCK
& REMOVE position to lock the system.
Remove the key from upwards.
After cutting the grass, always remove the key and store it in
a safe place available to the authorized operators only.
C
aution: Without the Touch-N-Mow key in RUN
position or with the key in LOCK & REMOVE
position, the motor will not start!.
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