Using The Machine - GGP ITALY SPA 122 Owner's Manual

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1 S
TARTING
DANGER!
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well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.22 or
4.32);
– disengage the blades (☛ 4.9);
– engage the parking brake on sloping ground;
– when starting from cold, use the choke (
or put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» posi-
tion shown on the label;
– if the engine is already warm, put the lever between
«SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, put the accelerator in the «SLOW» position and
close the choke (
IMPORTANT
smoothly. Using when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
NOTE
using the starter motor as this can run down the battery or flood the engine.
Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then repeat the
operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this manual and
to the engine manual.
IMPORTANT
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
➤
➤
if fitted).
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
Should you have difficulties in starting do not persist with
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
(if fitted);
➤
if fitted)
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