Operation Manual

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7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with petrol and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read all instructions
carefully.
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: never fill the fuel tank indoors, with the engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least
15 minutes after running.
7.2 TO START THE ENGINE AND ENGAGE THE BLADE
1. The mower is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark
plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Before starting engine, please turn the fuel tap to the “ ”position. (Fig.8A)
3. When starting engine, turn the throttle choke lever to “ ”position. (Fig.8B).
4. Standing behind the unit, engage the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in fig. 8C/8G.
5. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 8C/8G and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
6. After starting the engine and when ready to commence mowing, push the throttle choke lever to “ ”position. (Fig.8D).
If you want to slow the engine speed, please turn the throttle choke lever to “ ” (Fig.8E).
7. When you finish mowing each time, please turn the fuel tap to the” ”. (Fig.8F).
Fig.8A Fig.8B Fig.8C Fig.8D
Fig. 8E Fig. 8F Fig. 8G