Dolmar PM-4601 SC Manuel D'instructions D'origine page 11

WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher;
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 17, Fig. 18)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8-1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
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.
8-2 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. When starting cool engine, turn engine speed lever to
" " position. When starting warm engine and
Operating, turn engine speed lever to "
(Fig. 19)
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the stop control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in Fig. 20.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 20 and pull it
up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after
engine starts. Release the stop control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
8-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the stop control handle with
both hands.
handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping
the lawn mower from operating.
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.
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).
8-4 TO STOP ENGINE
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the stop 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.
8-5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO MOVE
For PM-4601 SC
Grip the Self-drive control handle, the lawn mower will
" position.
move forward automatically with about 1 m/s, release the
self-drive handle, the lawn mower will stop move.
For PM-4601 S3C
The mower is equipped with a speed adjusting system
which can adjust 3 speeds from 3.0 km/h to 4.5 km/h.
The step as below:
1. Release the Self-drive control handle until the lawn
mower doesn't go forward.
2. Adjust the appropriate speed which you want.
3. Grasp the Self-drive control handle to go on mowing.
(Fig. 21)
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.
Note: During operation, when the stop control
WARNING! In order to avoid any unintentional
Note: Engine brake (brake handle): Use the lever
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a
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