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5.5 Operating

5.5.1 Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, the actions
in section 5.2 - 5.4 must be carried out.
1. Open the fuel cock (10:V) which is located in
front of the casing on the rear right side.
2. Check that the spark plug cable is installed on
the spark plug.
3. Check to make sure that the cutting deck is dis-
engaged.
4. Set the gear control to neutral (N).
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – set the throttle control
to full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch – brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
5.5.2 Starting driving
The machine must not be
driven in any direction on
slopes with a gradient
greater than 10º.
See fig. 11.
Always operate the machine at full throttle when
driving.
1. Depress the clutch – brake pedal fully.
2. Engage the desired gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch-brake pedal fully and
the machine starts to move in the desired direc-
tion.
4. Engage the cutting deck.
5.5.3 Driving tips
Ensure that the correct amount of oil is in the en-
gine. Especially when driving on slopes. See 5.3.
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
or from the bottom to the top.
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Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over or you losing
control.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Never drive with the engine casing
open.
Never drive with the deck connected in
the transport position. This will damage
the deck's drive belt.
5.5.4 Stop
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the ignition key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
1. Depress the clutch – brake pedal fully.
2. Set the gear control to neutral (N).
3. Disengage the cutting deck.
4. Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 minutes. Then
turn the ignition key to the stop position so that
the engine stops.
5. Lock the parking brake.
6. Shut off the fuel cock.
5.6 Cleaning
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
Clean the machine after use. The following in-
structions apply to cleaning:
• If high pressure equipment is used, do not point
the washer jet directly at the engine, axle seals
or electrical components.
• Do not point jets of water directly at the engine.
• Clean the engine with a brush and/or com-
pressed air.
• Clean the engine's cooling air intake (7:U).
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Servicing
In order to keep the machine in good condition, as
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, the mainte-
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