Starting And Moving - Makita PRM0700 Operator's Manual

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5.2 STARTING AND MOVING

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TARTING
DANGER!
!
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (where supplied),
which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch;
– put the gear lever (
models) or the speed change lever pedal (
➤
for hydrostatic drive models) into neutral
(«N»);
– disengage the blade;
– on slopes, engage the parking brake:
Afterwards:
– put the accelerator lever to «CHOKE», as shown on the label, if the engine is
cold. If the engine is already warm, put the lever between «SLOW» and
«FAST»;
– put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine. Release once the engine has started.
When the engine is running, put the accelerator into the «SLOW» position.
NOTE
use the starter motor for a long time as this can run down the battery or flood
the engine. Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then
repeat the operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this
manual and to the engine booklet.
IMPORTANT
engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (see page 26).
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
➤
for mechanical drive
Should you have difficulties in starting do not continue to
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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