Running The Engine; Starting - Masport 573150 Manuel D'utilisation

FUEL
WARNING
PETROL VAPOUR IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
AND ExPLOSIVE. HANDLE WITH ExTREME
CARE. STORE IN AN APPROVED CONTAIN-
ER. DO NOT FILL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS
RUNNING OR IS STILL HOT. DO NOT ALLOW
OPEN FLAME, MATCHES OR SMOKING
NEARBY. FILL TANK OUTDOORS IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA. WIPE AWAY ANY SPILLS
AND MOVE THE MOWER AWAY FROM ANY
PETROL FUMES BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
CAUTION
If a blue plug is fitted beneath the petrol filler cap If a blue plug is fitted beneath the petrol filler cap
it must be discarded. It is for transportation pur- it must be discarded. It is for transportation pur-
poses only. poses only.
• For two stroke engines fuel ratio, refer
to engine instruction book.
When filling the fuel tank, always leave an air
space of about 5mm to allow for expansion of
the fuel.
ENGINE
Regular attention to a few simple items will
ensure long and trouble-free service from your
mower. Carry out the regular maintenance
described in the engine manual, and check the
engine mounting bolts regularly to be sure they
are tight.
NOTE: THE ENGINE IS WARRANTED BY THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND NOT
MASPORT. YOUR SPECIALIST MASPORT
SERVICE DEALER CAN ASSIST WITH
ENGINE RELATED WARRANTY MATTERS.
WARNING
Before making any adjustments to your mower
make sure that the engine is turned off and that
the blade has STOPPED ROTATING. Always
disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it
cannot accidentally contact the spark plug before
touching anything under the mower housing.
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RUNNING THE ENGINE

ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the top of the handle. It
operates the choke, if fitted (for cold starting)
and allows you to set the governed speed of the
engine.
On all models push control
forward for full throttle.
You will not need to change the control setting
constantly while mowing because the governor
holds the selected speed, even under varying
cutting loads. The positions for CHOKE (cold
start), FAST, SLOW and STOP are usually
marked. If STOP is not marked, move the lever
beyond SLOW to stop the engine.
NOTE: Some models are fitted with an Opera-
tor Presence Control (OPC) bail at the top of
the handle. This must be squeezed against
the handlebar before starting the engine. The
engine will stop immediately when the bail is
released.
Some controls have symbols instead of words.
On these,
means CHOKE,
means FAST,
means SLOW,
means STOP.
If your engine control does not have the word
CHOKE or the choke symbol
Pulsa Prime engine. (See RUNNING THE
ENGINE, MANUAL START MODELS
ENGINE CONTROL. This MUST be correctly
adjusted for easy starting and safe stopping.
If you have cold starting problems, adjust the
outer sleeve of the control cable under the
clamp on the engine at the lower end of the
cable. See engine instruction booklet for details.
Make any adjustments only with the handle in its
normal operating position. After adjusting, check
that the choke butterfly fully closes at one end of
the control lever travel, and that the ignition stop
switch is activated at the other.

STARTING

Ensure that the engine has been prepared cor-
rectly (see above) and that the fuel tap (if fitted)
is turned ON. We recommend that you check
the oil level before every mowing session.
MANUAL START MODELS. If the engine
has not been running recently, set the engine
control to the CHOKE position. For Pulsa Prime
engines (which have no CHOKE marking or
symbol on the control), push the primer bulb on
the side of the engine by the carburettor, refer
engine owner's manual. (Do this also if you have
just refilled the tank after running out of fuel).
Stand to the right of the mower and place your
foot on the mower body, grasp the starter grip,
pull slowly until a resistance is felt and then pull
forcefully to prevent kick-back. Repeat until the
engine starts. Do not pull the cord with a jerk or
release it until fully rewound.—When the engine
starts and has warmed up for a short time,
move the control to the desired speed. Should
the engine not start due to 'flooding', move the
control to SLOW and pull the starter six times to
clear the flooding.
you have a
ELECTRIC START MODELS.
Follow the procedure for manual start models,
remembering not to use the choke when the
engine is warm. Instead of pulling the starter
grip, simply stand at the handle and turn the key
fully clockwise. When the engine starts, release
the key. It will spring back.
Avoid operating the starter for long periods to
prevent excessive battery drain. For best starter
life, crank no more than a few seconds at a time