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10
OPERATING THE MOTOR-MOWER
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE
See the engine Operating and Maintenance manual
for all information regarding the engine.
CAUTION
Oil bath air filter (if fitted) - When delivered new,
there is no oil in the air filter. Before using your mo-
tor-mower, add motor oil up to the marked level.
a. Disengage all control levers before starting the
engine
b. Gasoline engines: open the fuel cock.
c. If cold starting the engine, use the choke.
d. Press down the engine stop lever (figure 9, item
1).
e. Pull clutch lever (2) fully up.
f. Lock the clutch lever (1) in down position with
locking device (3).
g. Turn throttle control lever (4) a 1/4 turn.
h. Grip the pull-rope handle and pull firmly and
quickly. When the engine starts, allow the rope to
wind back onto the reel slowly.
NOTE
Do not leave the clutch lever pulled up for an ex-
tended length of time after the engine has started.
This could cause damage to the clutch.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
a. Turn throttle control lever (figure 10, item 1) to idle
position.
b. Release the engine stop lever (2).
c. Gasoline engines: if you plan not to use your mo-
tor-mower for a long time, shut off the fuel cock.
d. Gasoline engines: if you plan not to use your mo-
tor-mower for a long time (over a week), drain the
carburettor bowl.
WARNING
The engine stop lever (2) also operates as a safety
device (emergency stop), and stops the engine as
soon as it is released.
COUPLING ATTACHMENTS
TO THE PTO
The PTO is fitted with an instant adaptor device to fit
attachments quickly and easily. Proceed as follows to
fit your attachments (see fig. 11):
a. Check that lever (1) is in disengaged position.
b. Push the shaft of the attachment (1) into the PTO
(2). Make sure that it engages fully.
c. Raise the lever (1) to the engaged position. Check
that the attachment is correctly locked.