SABO 7 SABO 72-12G - SABO 72-12H - Operator's Manual

ENG 20 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.2 STARTING AND MOVING
STARTING
! DANGER! All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (where supplied),
which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch;
– put the gear lever ( ➤ for mechanical drive
models) or the speed change lever pedal (
➤ for hydrostatic drive models) into neutral
(«N»);
– disengage the blade;
– on slopes, engage the parking brake.
Afterwards:
– put the accelerator lever to «CHOKE», as shown on the label, if the engine is
cold. If the engine is already warm, put the lever between «SLOW» and
«FAST»;
– put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine. Release once the engine has started.
When the engine is running, put the accelerator into the «SLOW» position.
NOTE Should you have difficulties in starting do not continue to use
the starter motor for a long time as this can run down the battery or flood the
engine. Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then
repeat the operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this
manual and to the engine booklet.
IMPORTANT
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
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