Starting The Engine - Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

6 OPERATION
6.5

STARTING THE ENGINE ________________________________________________

1. Electric Start
Apply the brake.Turn starter switch (F) clockwise
to the first position, then turn further clockwise to
the start position and engine will start. If engine
fails to start within 10 seconds, wait a further 30
seconds before attempting to start the engine
again.
NOTE
The starter switch will automatically return to
the run position from the start position when
released.
DO NOT turn switch to the off position as this will stop the
engine. The switch acts as a cut out switch.
2. Recoil Starter (D)
(a) Pull the recoil starter handle (D) slowly until
resistance can be felt on compression, continue
to pull until the resistance ceases.
(b) Allow the rope to recoil slowly then pull handle
sharply, the engine will then start. Failure to do
this may result in the rope being broken if a
backfire occurs.
IMPORTANT
The starter rope should never be allowed to
recoil sharply into its housing. The rope should
recoil slowly under control to avoid breakage or
damage.
Broken starter ropes should be replaced - NOT REPAIRED.
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