Scheppach MS150-42E Translation Of The Original Instruction Manual page 36

Important: Before you start the engine, move the
motor brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working.
Note: The engine is factory set to a speed that is op-
timal for cutting and blowing grass into the basket and
is designed to provide many years of use.
• Check the oil level.
• Open the fuel tank cap and fill the petrol tank (6)
up to the lower point of the tank inlet with about 0.8
litres of petrol. Use a funnel and a measuring con-
tainer for filling. Do not overfill the tank. Use fresh,
clean unleaded fuel.
Never mix oil with petrol. Buy fuel in amounts which
can be used within 30 days in order to guarantee
its freshness.
Note: Use only unleaded gasoline.
m WARNING
Only use a safety petrol can. Do not smoke when
fuelling. Remove any oil or petrol residues. Switch off
the engine before refuelling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.
Start engine (Fig. 14a)
• Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
• Check the battery tray on top of the engine for de-
bris and if dirty clean with a brushor cloth. Mount
the battery pack in the engine battery tray on top of
the engine. Make sure battery pack is securely in-
stalled. Battery pack may represent equipment key
in some instances.
• Note: To wake up a new battery, a First Time quick
charge of approximately ten (10) seconds is re-
quired. See the When To Charge Battery Pack sec-
tion.
• Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped,
are disengaged.
• Models with electric start switch: Hold the engine
stop lever (3) against the handle (1). Press the elec-
trical starter. The engine starts.
Start engine (Fig. 14)
• Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
• Stand behind the mower. One hand squeezes the
engine brake lever (3) to the handle, the other pulls
the pull start.
• Start the engine using the reversing starter (17). To do
this pull the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (until you feel
a resistance) and then start the engine with a sharp
pull. If the engine does not start, pull the handle again.
• Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial
use of the product and should be considered nor-
mal.
When operating
• Keep battery charger dry. Avoid exposing battery
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pack to rain or wet conditions.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not allow
water to flow into AC plug.
• Do not short circuit; never place any object into the
battery contacts.
m CAUTION!
• Never allow the starter cord to snap back.
• Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to re-
peat the starting process several times.
Turn off the engine:
• To turn off the engine, release the drive lever (2),
then the engine brake lever (3) and wait for the
blades to stop.
• Pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug (10)
boot in order to prevent the engine from restarting.
• Before you start the engine again, check the cord
for the engine brake. Check that the cord is correct-
ly fitted. If the cord is kinked or damaged, it should
be replaced.
• Remove the battery pack. The battery pack may
represent equipment key in some instances.
Before mowing
Important information
• Make sure that you are properly dressed when
mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
• Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or damaged
in any other way must be immediately exchanged
for a genuine replacement blade.
• Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in
the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring jug.
Wipe off any spilled petrol.
• Read and follow in the instructions in the operating
manual as well as the information regarding the en-
gine and accessory equipment. Store the manual
in a place where it can be readily accessed by other
users of the machine.
• Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine
out in the open.
• Make sure that all the guards are fitted and that
they are in good working order.
• The machine should only be operated by persons
who are well informed with the way it works, and
who are in reasonably good physical condition.
• It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it is
wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass
when it is dry.
• Advise children and others to keep well away from
the lawn mower.
• Never mow the grass in poor visibility.
• Remove all loose objects from the lawn before you
start mowing the grass.(Like stones, toys, sticks
and wires etc.)
Tips for proper mowing