Checking The Engine Oil Level; Safety System; Starting Engine - Castelgarden XM130 Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol
is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than
can be used within thirty days.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate
petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is
less harmful for people and nature.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store fuel in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or
topping up. Fill up with fuel before
starting the engine. Never remove the
filler cap or fill with petrol while the
engine is running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an
empty space (= at least 2-3 cm at the top of the
tank) to allow the petrol to expand when it warms
up without overflowing.
5.3 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W-
30 oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Wipe clean around the oil dipstick.
Unscrew and pull it up. Wipe off the
dipstick. Slide it down completely and
tighten it.
Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the
oil level. Top up with oil to the "FULL" mark, if
the level comes below it (fig. 10).

5.4 SAFETY SYSTEM

This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
- a switch on the gearbox (only Man).
- a switch on the break pedal (only HD).
- a switch in the seat/seat bracket (all).
In order to start the machine, the following are
necessary:
- gear lever in neutral (only Man).
- brake pedal pressed down.
- driver sitting on seat.
- power take-off disengaged.
Always check the operation of the
safety system before using the machine!
With the engine running and the driver sitting on
the seat, check as follows:
- select a gear, lift your weight off the seat – the
engine must stop (only Man).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, release the drive pedal – the machine
should stop (only HD).
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- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off
the seat – the engine should stop.
Do not use the machine if the safety
system is not working! Take the
machine to a service workshop for
inspection!

5.5 STARTING ENGINE

1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 11).
2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly
in place.
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4a. Man: Put the gear lever in neutral.
4b. HD: Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind
the choke position).
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the
machine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will allow
the oil to warm up.
When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
5.6 STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly
important if the machine is to be transported on a
trailer for example.
If the machine is left unattended,
remove the ignition key. Also remove
the spark plug cable from the spark
plug.
The engine may be very warm
immediately after it is shut off. Do not
touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling
fins. This can cause burn injuries.
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