Start-Up - Stiga BC 636 Series Operator's Manual

Action
Operate the engine start/
stop switch (Fig. 14.A)
If any of the results fail to match
the indications provided in the tables
below, it is not possible to use the
machine! Take it to a service centre to
be checked and repaired if necessary.

6.3 START-UP

Before starting the engine:
1. arrange the machine in a stable
position on the ground;
2. remove the cutting means
guard (Fig. 1.M) (if used);
3. make sure that the blade (Fig. 1.D.2,
Fig. 1.D.3) (if fitted) does not touch
the ground or other objects.
Result
The switch must
move easily from one
position to another.
6.3.1 Cold start
"Cold" start means starting
performed at least 5 minutes after
stopping the engine or after refuelling.
IMPORTANT To prevent deformation, the
transmission tube must not be used as a
support for hands or knees during start-up.
IMPORTANT To avoid breakage, do not
pull the rope along its entire length, do not
slide it along the edge of the guide hole
and release the knob gradually to prevent
it rewinding in an uncontrolled way.
1. Make sure that the switch
(Fig.14.A) is in position "I".
2. only for models with choke:
Engage the choke, moving the lever
to "B" position (Fig. 14.E).
3. Press the primer control button (Fig. 14.F)
10 times to facilitate carburettor ignition.
Make sure the hole is covered by your
finger when you press the command.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground,
with one hand on the drive unit, to avoid
losing control of it when starting (Fig. 16).
5. Slowly pull the starter knob by 10-
15cm, until you feel a certain resistance,
and then pull again a few times until
you hear the first combustions.
6. only for models with choke:
Disengage the choke, moving the lever
to "A" position (Fig. 14.E).
7. Pull the starter knob again until the
engine is properly switched on.
8. Operate the throttle lever briefly (Fig.
14.B) and set the
9. Allow the engine to idle for at least 1
minute before using the machine.
IMPORTANT If the starter rope knob
is operated repeatedly, the engine may
choke and start up may become difficult.
If the engine floods in this way, see section 14.
6.3.2 Hot start
For hot start (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow steps 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -
6 - 7 of the previous procedure.
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engine to idle.