Engine Adjustments; Starting The Engine - Electrolux LC400 Instruction Manual

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1 Upper handles
2 Lower handles
3 Fastening knobs for upper handles
4 Grass catcher
5 Oil filler cap
6 Oil drain plug
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'If applicable'
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When fitting and adjusting the wheels tilt the machine slightly.
Do not tilt the machine more than 30° when fitting or adusting the wheels
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l Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.
l Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.
l Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear grass discharge chute while the engine is running.
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Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been
missed.
Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.
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Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
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ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

Refer to the engine manufacturer's maintenance manual.
CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use.
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STARTING THE ENGINE

Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:
a) Engines with choke system:
when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START
b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever
pressed against handle while starting and using the machine - it operates the
engine brake.
c) Engines with primer system:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump (Picture 'K' item 27) located on the carburettor
3 or 4 times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX.
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Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine
operation. When the lever is released, the engine stops.
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Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation. When the lever is
released, the engine stops.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance gear.
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Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the
subsequent holes (R).
7 Deck
8 Adjusting cutting height
9 Spark plug
10 Fuel cap
11 Engine start-grip
12 Rear deflector
Manual lawn mower
Assemble the handle and fit the brake lever with the pin and clip provided, assemble
wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
Self-Propelled
Assemble the handle and fit the levers with pins and clips provided, assemble wheels as
shown and throttle if required.
For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of
the engine.
d) Start engine.
MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14)).
lHold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance
caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle firmly towards
you to its full extent.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually
How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (16) and keep it pressed in
position.
CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running.
How to disengage advance: Release the clutch handle.
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13 Throttle lever
14 Engine stop lever
15 Reduction gear
16 Clutch lever
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