Elem Garden Technic RIDER61-P Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 140

the necessary checks and repairs
5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 Starting the engine
well-ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
Alternatively, if the engine is still hot or without a choke, position the lever between
«SLOW» and «FAST»;
5. put in the key (☛ 4.11) and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine;
6. release the key once the engine has started;
5.take the starter cable handle (☛4.21) and firmly tug it.
6.once the engine has started, put the handle back in its seat .
7. After the machine has run for a few seconds, put the accelerator lever on
«START» and then on «SLOW».
Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the
engine to run erratically.
attempts to avoid flooding the engine or running down the battery (if present).
-- - Check that the conditions allowing the engine to start are met
-- - Turn the key (electric start) to «OFF». Wait for a few seconds and repeat the start
operation. Should the malfunction persist, refer to chapter «8» of this manual and the
engine manual.
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all starting operations have to be effected in an open or
To start the engine:
1. sit on the seat and press the brake pedal right down(☛4.3);
2. put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛ 4.4);
3. disengage the blade (☛ 4.6);
4. for cold starting, put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE»
position (if fitted) as shown on the label (☛ 4.12 ).
The choke (if fitted) must be closed as soon as possible.
If you have difficulty starting, do not make several