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Do not assemble/disassemble or clean the cutting bar or other equipment with the motor running.
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Caution! When the clutch is engaged the cutting bar is always in motion.
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Caution! Do not mow areas with slopes exceeding 50%.
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We will not be held liable for accidents caused by the failure to observe these rules.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE POWER MOWER
Every time you get ready to start the motor, make a careful check of the following:
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Make sure that fuel is in the tank.
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Check the motor oil level: CAUTION: MACHINES OUT OF THE FACTORY DO NOT CONTAIN OIL IN THE MOTOR. Make
sure to add oil up to the level on the dipstick.
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CONSULT THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OF THE MOTOR UNDER "BEFORE START-UP"
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Make sure oil is up to the level in the gearbox (Picture 5 Ref. A)
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Check that all safety systems are released and functioning, especially the levers Ref. B and Ref. C Picture 6
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Press the "Primer" button three times in case of starting with the motor cold (Picture 1 Ref. 11) only version B&S.
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Always start the motor up outdoors.
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Bring the accelerator hand lever (Picture 6 Ref. "A") to the "START" position, grasp the cord handle (Picture 7) and pull it
slightly until you feel some resistance, then pull harder. Make sure that the cord does not return by itself -- accompany it
with your hand.
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For best start-up, read the operation and maintenance manual on the motor under "START-UP".
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With the motor running, bring the accelerator lever (Picture 6) to the middle position.
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To make the machine go forward squeeze the clutch lever (Picture 6 Ref. B). Release it slowly and the machine will start
operating, keeping the "MOTOR STOP" lever pressed
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In order to engage the bar, press the security button with the thumb (Picture 6 Ref. H) and with the palm of the hand let the
bar clutch lever down (Picture 6 Ref. C) keeping it pressed on the handle.
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To move the mower freely forward or back, squeeze the wheel release lever (Picture 6 Ref. B) after squeezing the clutch
lever (Picture 6 Ref. D).
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To switch off the engine, move the accelerator lever (Ref. A Picture 6) to the "STOP" position.
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The main function of the lever Ref. "e" Fig. 6 is to turn off the motor when releasing your hands from the steering handles.
Do not ever tie the "MOTOR STOP" lever "e" to the handlebar knob.
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Every time you get ready to start the motor, check that the button "f" Fig. 6 is pressed, keeping both the "MOTOR STOP"
lever and the clutch lever blocked.
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Before you start to mow, check that the motor shuts off with the "STOP" lever raised.
MOTOR STOP: lever "e" is squeezed; MOTOR START : lever "e" is lowered
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To stop the advancement, release the lever Ref "B" Picture 6.
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To stop the mowing bar, release the lever Ref "C" Picture 6.
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Caution! Do not non operate the wheel engage lever (Picture 6 Ref."B") and the wheel release lever (Picture 6 Ref."D") at
the same time.
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