Garland GRASS 855 ZSG Instruction Manual page 43

result in serious injury to the user, machine, and the
people, animals and things close to the machine.
Before starting the lawnmower, make sure that the
moving parts of the machine are not in contact with
any object.
6.3.2. STARTING THE ENGINE
Start the engine carefully, in accordance with the
instructions, and feet away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine
unless the machine has to be tilted for starting. In this
case, more than absolutely necessary do not tilt it, and
lift only the part farthest from the operator.
6.3.2.1. COLD-STARTING THE ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
START
RUN
Place yourself behind the
mower as shown in the figure
and pull the Starter rope until
the engine starts.
Place the air level
in the "START"
position.
Push the safety switch
bar until it touches the
upper handle.
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START
RUN
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before
starting to use the machine.
6.3.2.2. STARTING WITH A HOT ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
Place the air lever in the normal working position
"RUN" .
Push the safety switch bar until it touches the upper
handle.
Place yourself behind the mower and pull the Starter
rope until the engine starts.
If after a few tries the engine does not start, follow the
instructions for starting cold-starting the engine.
6.4. STOPPING THE ENGINE
STOP
6.5. TRACTION DRIVE
Press the traction handle against the handlebar, as
shown in the figure, and the mower traction will start
operating.
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Place the air lever In the
normal working positon
"RUN" .
Turn of the engine by
releasing the safety
switch.