Using The Machine - EMAK 102 Manuel D'utilisation

– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the
lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose blade causes unwanted vibrations and can be dan-
gerous.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine if you are
unsure whether it is working safely or efficiently. If in
doubt, contact your Dealer immediately to make the nec-
essary checks and repairs.

5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1 Starting
DANGER!
All starting operations have to be
effected in an open or well ventilated area! ALWAYS
REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (if fitted);
– put the transmission into neu-
tral («N») ( 4.32);
– disengage the blades (
– engage the parking brake on
sloping ground;
– when starting from cold, use
the choke (if fitted) or put the
accelerator lever in the
«CHOKE» position shown on
the label;
– if the engine is already warm,
put the lever between
EN 22
4.7);
«SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact,
then turn to «START» to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, put the accelerator in the
«SLOW» position and close the choke (if fitted).
IMPORTANT
the engine is running smoothly. Using it when the engine is
already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine
to run erratically.
NOTE
not insist as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding
the engine. Turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds
and then repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists,
refer to the engine manual and chapter «8» in this manual.
IMPORTANT
devices prevent the engine from starting if safety require-
ments have not been met (
In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key
must first be turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be
restarted.
5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
WARNING!
for use on public roads. It has to be used (as indicated
by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic.
1
The choke must be closed as soon as
If there are engine starting problems, do
Always bear in mind that the safety
5.2).
This machine has not been approved