Stiga SHJ 550 Manuel D'utilisation page 26

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6. Pull the starter rope again until the engine
starts as normal.
7. Turn the starter control lever (3) to the «RUN»
position.
8. Allow the engine to run at minimum speed for
at least one minute before accelerating to
maximum speed.
IMPORTANT
ter wire is pulled repeatedly with the starter con-
trol lever (3) in the «CHOKE» position it can flood
the engine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle (5) on the starter
wire to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the
spark plug electrodes and replace it on the en-
gine.
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow the procedure indicated abo-
ve in points 1 - 4 - 5 - 6.
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 3)
The speed of the cutting device is regulated by
the accelerater lever (1) positioned on the rear
handgrip (2).
It is only possible to use this lever if the safety
lever (3) is pressed simultaneously.
The movement is transmitted from the engine to
the blade by a centrifugal mass clutch that pre-
vents the blade from moving when the engine is
running at minimum speed.
WARNING!
the cutting device moves when the engine is
running idle; in this case, contact you dealer.
The correct running speed will be achieved by
pressing the accelerator lever (1) as far as possi-
ble.
IMPORTANT
full power for the first 6-8 working hours.
If the handle (4) on the star-
Do not use the machine if
Avoid using the engine at
HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)
To stop the engine:
– Release the accelerator lever (1) and allow the
engine to run at minimum speed for a few se-
conds.
– Press the (2) switch to the «O» position.
WARNING!
ing over, it will take a few seconds for the bla-
des to stop.
When the engine is tick-