How To Start - Use - Stop The Engine - Stiga SBL 260 H Operator's Manual

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6. HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING!
ted in an area at least 3 metres from where
you refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine, place the machine on
stable ground and make sure blowing or vacuum
tubes are not crushed.
• Cold starting
NOTE
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from
when it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 4):
1. Set the switch (1) to position «I».
2. Operate the starter, moving lever (2) to «CHO-
KE».
3. Press the primer device button (3) 7 to 10 ti-
mes to prime the carburettor.
4. Hold the machine firmly with one hand on the
handgrip (6), in order not to lose control of the
machine during starting.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a
few times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
ter rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let
it slide along the edge of the cable guide hole.
Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly
back uncontrollably.
6. Pull the starter rope again, fully turning the
throttle (4) until the engine starts as normal.
7. When the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the lever (2) to «RUN».
8. Let the engine run idle for at least 2–3 minutes
before using the machine.
IMPORTANT
repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the
engine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter ro-
pe to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the
spark plug electrodes and replace it on the en-
gine.
The engine must be star-
A "cold" start of the engine
To avoid breaking the star-
If the starter rope is pulled
HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow the procedure indicated
above in points 1 - 4 - 5 - 6.
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)
Rotor rpm must be proportionate to the type of
work and is regulated by the throttle (4) on the
upper handgrip.
The throttle trigger can be kept in place using the
lock lever (5).
IMPORTANT
full power for the first 6–8 working hours.
STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)
To stop the engine:
– Return the release lever up (5).
– Release the throttle control (4).
– Set the switch (1) to position «O».
Avoid using the engine at