5. STANDARDS OF USE
5.1
BEFORE EVERY USE
Before every use, perform the following checking
procedures in order to assure a regular operation.
5.1.1
Check oil level
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used.
a) Place engine level.
b) Clean around oil fill.
c) Unscrew the cap (1), clean the end of the dip-
stick (2) and replace it, resting the cap on the
filler, as seen in the illustration, without tighten-
ing it.
d) Remove the cap with the dipstick and check
the oil level that must be between the «MIN»
and «MAX» marks.
e) If oil is required, add oil of the same kind up to
the «MAX» mark, being careful not to spill any
outside the oil fill.
f) Fully tighten the fillercap (1) and wipe off any
spilled oil.
5.1.2
Check air cleaner
The efficiency of the air filter is fundamental for
the engine to work properly. Do not start the
engine if the filtering element is missing or broken.
a) Clean around the filter cover (1).
b) Remove the cover (1) by unscrewing the two
knobs (2 - TRE0701 - TRE0801), or by press-
ing the tabs (2a - TRE0702).
c) Check the condition of the filtering element (3).
It must be intact, clean and in perfect working
order; if not, either carry out maintenance or
replace it (see 6.5).
d) Put the cover (1) back.
5.1.3
Refuelling
IMPORTANT
Do not drip fuel onto the
plastic parts of the motor or the machine to pre-
vent damaging them and remove all traces of
spilt fuel immediately. The warranty does not
cover damage to plastic parts caused by fuel.
The fuel characteristics are given in the specific
paragraph (see 4.2 and 8.1).
Refuelling must be made when the engine is
cold, following the instructions contained in the
machine’s Instructions Manual.
5.1.4
Spark plug cap
Firmly connect the cable cap (1) to the spark plug
(2), making sure that there are no traces of dirt
inside the cap and on the spark plug terminal.
5.2
STARTING THE ENGINE (cold)
The engine must be started in the way described
in the machine’s Instruction Manual, always mak-
ing sure that any device (if present) that could
cause the machine to advance or the engine to
stop is disengaged.
a) Move the throttle to «CHOKE».
b) Turn the starter key as described in the
machine’s instruction manual.
After a few seconds, slowly move the throttle from
«CHOKE» to either «FAST» or «SLOW».
5.3
STARTING THE ENGINE (hot starting)
•) Follow the whole cold-starting procedure with
throttle control in «FAST» position.
5.4
USE OF THE ENGINE IN OPERATION
Maximum revs must be used to optimise the
engine’s yield and performance, by setting the
throttle trigger to «FAST».
WARNING!
Keep your hands away
from the silencer and surrounding areas
that can become extremely hot. With the
engine running, do not get loose-fitting
clothing (ties, scarves, etc.) or hair closer
to the top part of the engine.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate on over 20°
inclines to prevent malfunctioning of the engine.
5.5
STOPPING THE ENGINE DURING
MOWING
a) Move the throttle to «SLOW».
b) Allow the engine to run at minimum speed for
at least 15-20 seconds.
c) Stop the engine following the instructions con-
tained in the machine’s Instructions Manual.
5.6
STOPPING THE ENGINE AFTER
MOWING
a) Move the throttle to «SLOW».
b) Allow the engine to run at minimum speed for
at least 15-20 seconds.
c) Stop the engine following the instructions con-
tained in the machine’s Instructions Manual.
d) When the engine is cold, disconnect the spark
plug (1) and remove the starter key (if present).
e) Remove any debris from the engine and espe-
cially around the exhaust silencer to reduce
the risk of fire.
5.7
CLEANING AND STORAGE
a) Do not spray with water or use hydraulic
lances to clean the exterior of the engine.
4
EN
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
