Garland AMURA NEKO 1279 C3H Instruction Manual page 43

Before starting the lawnmower, make sure that the
moving parts of the machine are not in contact with
any object.
6.3.2. STARTING THE ENGINE
Start the engine carefully, in accordance with the
instructions, and feet away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine
unless the machine has to be tilted for starting. In this
case, more than absolutely necessary do not tilt it, and
lift only the part farthest from the operator.
6.3.2.1. COLD-STARTING THE ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
Place the air level in the
Place yourself behind the mower
as shown in the figure and pull
the Starter rope until the engine
starts.
Place the air lever in a position between
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before
starting to use the machine.
6.3.2.2. STARTING WITH A HOT ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
Place the air lever in a position between
position.
and
and
Place yourself behind the mower and pull the Starter
rope until the engine starts.
If after a few tries the engine does not start, follow the
instructions for starting cold-starting the engine.
6.4. STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn off the engine by moving the air lever to the
"OFF" position
6.5. TRACTION DRIVE
Press the traction bar against the handlebar, as shown
in the figure, and the lawnmower traction will work
6.6. BLADE OPERATION
Press the safety button and without releasing it, press
the traction bar against the handlebar as shown in the
figure and the mower blades will start
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