Engine Operation - BEAL NPMS17.5/117H Notice D'emploi

How to Operate the Unit on Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are
too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1. Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do
not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2. To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed
control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3. To reduce forward speed when going down a hill,
slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit
slows to the desired speed.
How to Stop on a Hill
1. Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in
an emergency, remove your right foot from the speed
control pedal and quickly depress the left brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle
control to SLOW position, move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGED position, turn off the
engine and set the parking brake.
How to Start Operation on a Hill
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGED
position.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake.
As you release the parking brake, push the speed
control pedal to the desired speed.
WARNING: Slowly push the speed control pedal as
you release the parking brake. The parking brake
must be disengaged before the speed control pedal
is able to engage the transmission.

Engine Operation

Before Starting the Engine
Check the Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with
oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the
engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline
and oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to
FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much
oil.
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