Stiga B 26 JA Manuel D'utilisation page 171

Action
Release the throttle
control lever (Fig. 18.B)
and the throttle safety
lever at the same
time (Fig. 18.C).
Press the throttle control
lever (Fig. 18.B)
Press the engine
start/stop switch (Fig.
12.A; Fig. 13.A)
If any of the results fails to comply
with the following tables, do not use the
machine! Take it to a service centre to
be checked and repaired if necessary.
6.3 STARTUP
IMPORTANT A label (Fig. 2) is placed on the
machine that summarizes the start up main steps.
The label is a quick guide and it does not
replace the procedures specified below.
Before starting the engine:
1. Place the machine firmly on the ground.
2. Remove the guard of the cutting
means (Fig. 1.L)(if used).
3. Make sure the blade (1.C.2)(if used) does
not touch the ground or other objects.
6.3.1 Startup from cold
A "cold" start of the engine means
starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
IMPORTANT To prevent distortions, the
drive tube must not be used as a support
for the hand or knee during startup.
IMPORTANT To avoid breaking the starter
cable, do not pull the whole length of it or
let it slide along the edge of the cable guide
hole. Release the starter grip gradually,
to prevent it flying back uncontrollably.
1. Turn switch (Fig. 12.A; Fig. 13.A) to «I».
2. Engage the choke by moving the
lever to position «B» (Fig. X.X).
3. Press the primer device button (Fig. 12.F;
Fig. 13.F) 10 times to prime the carburettor.
Make sure that the hole is covered by
your finger when pressing the bulb.
4. only for models with throttle shutter:
Push the throttle control lever (Fig. 12.B)
and the throttle safety lever at the same
time (Fig. 13.C) and keep them in this
Result
The levers must return
automatically and rapidly
to the neutral position
and the engine must
return to running idle.
the throttle control
lever remains locked
(Fig. 18.B).
The switch must
easily move from one
position to the other;
position whilst pressing the throttle shutter
button (Fig. 12.D); release the levers
so that the button remains pressed.
5. Hold the machine firmly on the ground
with one hand on the power unit,
in order not to lose control of the
machine during startup (Fig. 14).
6. Pull the starter grip slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
7. Disconnect the choke control (Fig. 5.A),
moving the lever to position «A».
8. Pull the starter grip again until
the engine starts as normal.
9. Use the throttle control lever (Fig. 12.B)
briefly and make the engine run idle.
10. Let the engine run idle for at least 1
minute before using the machine.
IMPORTANT If the starter grip is pulled
repeatedly with the starter on, it may flood
the engine and make starting difficult. "
If the engine floods (see paragraph 7.6).
6.3.2 Warm start
When warm starting (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow the procedure indicated above
in points 2 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 8 of the previous procedure.
6.4 OPERATION
NOTE Before tackling a mowing job for the first
time, get to know the machine, learn the most
suitable cutting techniques, make sure your wear
the harnesses correctly, grip the machine firmly
and make the movements required by the job.
To operate with the machine,
proceed as described below:
• always keep the machine connected
to the correctly worn harness when
working (see paragraph 6.1.1).
• When working, the machine must always
be firmly held in both hands, keeping the
power unit on the right of the body and the
cutting unit below the line of the belt.
6.4.1 Work techniques
6.4.1.a Cutting line head
Use ONLY nylon lines. The use of
metal lines, plasticised metal lines and/
or lines that are not suitable for the head
can cause serious injuries and wounds.
Do not use the machine for sweeping,
tilting the cutting line head. The power
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