2. Extract the plug (fig. 11.B).
3. Lift/lower the small wheels (fig. 11.C)
4. Re-insert the plug.
5. Lock the lock.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Ensure you have understood the contents
before proceeding. Run the following safety
checks and check the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
Always carry out the
safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines
Test driving
6.2.2 Traction and brush operation testing
Action
Start the machine
(par. 6.3)
Traction operation test
Press the forward
control (fig. 9.D).
Release the forward
control (fig. 9.D)
Brush operation test
Press the brush
control (fig. 9.C)
Release the brush control. The brush stops.
Brush and wheel operation test
Keeping the brush
control pressed
(fig. 9.C), press the
forward control (fig. 9.D).
Release the forward
control (fig. 9.D).
Release the brush
control (fig. 9.C)
If any of the results fails to match
the indications provided in the following
table, do not use the machine! Take
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Result
The wheels and brush
must stay still.
The wheels should move
the machine forward.
The wheels stop.
The brush starts to rotate.
The brush should rotate
and the wheels move
the machine forward.
The wheels rotate and the
brush continues to rotate.
The brush stops.
it to a service centre to be checked
and repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP / OPERATION
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (fig. 10.A).
6.3.1 Cold start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 10.B).
2. Engage the choke (fig. 10.C).
3. Press the primer bulb (fig. 10.D) twice or three
times. Make sure that the hole is covered by
your finger when pressing the bulb.
4. Start, using the manual control (par. 6.3.3).
5. Disconnect the choke (fig. 10.C).
IMPORTANT Before starting
work with the machine, wait a few
minutes for the oil to warm up.
6.3.2 Warm start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 10.B).
2. Check the choke is disconnected (fig. 10.C).
3. Start the machine manually (see below).
IMPORTANT During the warm start,
do not press the primer bulb.
6.3.3 Manual start-up
To manually start the engine, slowly
pull the handle (fig. 10.E) outwards until
resistance is felt. Then pull sharply and
accompany the handle as you release it.
Repeat the operation until the engine starts.
NOTE Do not make more than 3/4 attempts,
otherwise you risk flooding the engine.
Check the possible causes for a non-start
in the "Problems identification table".
6.3.4 Operation
To operate with the machine
proceed as described below:
• Turn the brush directional control
(fig. 1.G) to the required position.
• Set the gear depending on the route and
the amount of material to be swept.
• Press the brush control (fig. 9.C)
to activate brush rotation.
• Press the forward control (fig. 9.D)
to activate traction.
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