Dolmar PM-5120 Manuel D'instructions page 11

Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
10-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of
the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.1. For PM-5120 S:
When starting cool or warm engine, turn throttle
choke lever at anywhere between "
" " position. When operating, turn throttle choke
lever to " " position. (Fig. 8B)
2.2. For PM-5120:
When starting cool, press the primer bulb 3-5 times
before starting the engine, turn throttle choke lever
to " " position.
When starting warm engine and operating, turn
throttle choke lever to "
Fig. 8B)
3. Standing behind the unit grasp the brake control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in Fig. 8C.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 8C and pull up
rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after
engine starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine
and blade. (Fig. 8D)
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high
grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating
parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
10-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the brake handle with both
hands.
NOTE: During operation, when the brake handle
is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping the
lawn mower from operating.
" position to
" position. (Fig. 8A,
WARNING! In order to avoid any unintentional
start-ups of the lawn mower, it comes equipped with an
engine brake which must be pulled back before the
engine can be started. When the engine control lever is
released it must return to its initial position, at which point
the engine automatically switches off.
NOTE: Engine brake (brake handle): Use the
lever to stop the engine. When you release the lever the
engine and the blade stop automatically. To mow, hold the
lever in the working position. Before you start to mow,
check the start/stop lever several times to be sure that it is
working properly. Ensure that the tension cable can be
smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in any
way).
10-4 TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
10-5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO MOVE
For PM-5120 S
Grip the Self-drive control handle, the lawn mower will
move forward automatically with about 3.6 km/h (Fig. 9),
release the self-drive handle, the lawn mower will stop
move.
CAUTION: Your mower is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more than 250 mm.
Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry or wet
grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may
build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust
presenting a potential fire hazard.
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