How To Start - Use - Stop The Engine - GGP HTM60 Operator's Manual

PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT
and fuel mix containers to remove any eventual
deposits.
REFUELLING
DANGER!
elling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
WARNING!
top as pressure could have formed inside
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mix container well.

5. HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING!
started in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine:
– Place the machine firmly on the ground.
– Remove the blade protection devices.
– Make sure the blade is not touching the
ground or any other object.
– Make sure the handgrip is locked in the centre
position (only HTM 60).
• Cold start
NOTE
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from
when it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 2):
1. Press switch (1) to position «I».
Periodically clean the petrol
Never smoke whilst refu-
Carefully open the tank
The engine must
A "cold" start of the engine
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface,
with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding
area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank
during refilling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim (Fig. 1).
WARNING!
tank cap firmly.
WARNING!
traces of fuel which may have dripped on the
machine or the ground and do not start the
engine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
2. Gently press the bulb (2) on the "primer" 7-10
times until the fuel flows from the exhaust
pipe.
3. Turn the starter control lever (3) to the
be
«START» position.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with
one hand on the handgrip, in order not to lose
control of the machine during startup.
WARNING!
firmly, the force of the engine could cause the
user to lose his balance or direct the blade
towards an obstacle or the same user.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
an "Easy Start" system which makes the starting
procedure different and easier compared to tra-
ditional methods. This system reduces the effort
required to start the machine. The rope only
EN
Always close the fuel
Immediately clean
If the machine is not held
This machine is fitted with
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