7• Operating Instructions - Etesia MBHE2 Original User Manual

7•1 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
• The pre-delivery inspection of your mower is a highly technical
operation and will therefore be carried out by your approved dealer/
repairer.
7•2 SAFETY SYSTEMS
• The mower is fitted with 4 safety switches which are activated by:
- 1. the control pedals
- 2. the seat
- 3. the grass box (except on MKM)
- 4. the parking brake
• The motor can only be started if the following conditions are satisfied:
- the driver is seated or the parking brake is engaged
- the control pedals are in the neutral position
- the cutter is not switched on.
• The motor is stopped automatically if the driver leaves the seat and:
- either the cutting system remains engaged
- or the parking brake is not applied.
• The engine will also stop if the control pedals are operated whilst the
parking brake is on.
• The cutter can only be activated if:
- the grass box is correctly closed
- and the driver is seated.
WARNING!
The grass box opening provoke the stop of
the cutting unit. The cutter unit will automatically start when
the grass box comes back in working position.
• In the event of a fault, do not attempt to use your mower. Contact
your approved dealer/repairer.
7•3 FUEL
CAUTION DANGER !
Petrol is highly inflammable.
• For your engine we recommend that you use 95 unleaded fuel that
you have acquired recently. Only buy the amount of petrol that you
can use in 1 month and store it in a jerrican specially reserved for
this purpose.
• Do not add oil to the petrol !
WARNING !
Do not use additives or petrol/alcohol mixtures.
to expand.
(see picture 4).
When the tank's full, take the funnel away by holding the top
• Put the tank and petrol feed caps back in place correctly.
• If petrol has been spilled, when you smell it, or if there are any other
explosive conditions, do not try to start the engine but clean all the
parties concerned carefully and avoid causing ignition until the petrol
vapours have dissipated.
7• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When draining the petrol tank, work outdoors (in the open
air).
7•4 SEAT ADJUSTMENT
• For safe driving, the position of the seat should be adjusted so that
the pedals are within reach.
• To unlock the seat, push the seat lever
- towards exterior on MKHP
- towards interior on MBHE, MKHE, MHHE and MKM.
• Move the seat to the required position.
• Release the lever and check that the seat is locked in place.
7•5 TURNING THE ENGINE ON AND
OFF
CAUTION ! Never leave the engine running in closed
areas where carbon monoxide, a dangerous substance, could
build up.
CAUTION !
Never remove the petrol cap or add petrol
while the engine is running or when it is hot. Leave the en-
gine to cool for 2 minutes before topping up with petrol.
Do not change the original settings of the engine
and do not let the engine race. In the event of mal-
adjustment, contact your ETESIA dealership.
Before use, always carry out a visual check to make
sure that the cutting blade and its attaching screw
are not worn or damaged.
• Before starting the engine, always check the engine oil level. Top up
the oil if the level does not reach the mark [FULL] or [MAXI] (see
paragraph 9•3•1 and picture 24).
The oil gauge must be screwed down home when the engine
is running.
The oil level must always be visible in the expansion cylinder (see
paragraph 9•4•2).
• Check the cleanliness of the air cooling inlet grille under the seat,
regularly check the condition of the fan (see picture 29a).
• Top up with fuel in order not to have to add petrol during work when
the engine is hot.
• The engine can only be started if the parking brake is applied and the
cutting system selector is not engaged.
7•5•1 TURNING ON
• Open the petrol tap.
• Take place on your mower seat.
• Make sure that the cutting system selector is not engaged and that the
advance pedals are not operated.
• Turn the petrol control to the [START] position for cold starts.
• Insert the ignition key and turn it to the right to the starting position
[ ].
• When the engine has started, release the key and put the accelerator
control between the [MINI] and [MAXI] positions.
• Let the engine run for between 3 and 5 minutes before setting the
accelerator control to the [MAXI] position and starting the cutting
system.
To restart a hot engine, set the accelerated control directly to the [MAXI]
position and start the engine.
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