During Start-Up - Solo 551 R Gebrauchsanweisung

- Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
- Do not spill any gasoline. If gasoline is spilled, clean
lawn mower immediately, otherwise do not start
engine!
- Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if
accidental spills occur!
- Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground
(environmental protection!)
- Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and
marked containers.
- If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel lines
- Check for any visible damage.
Fueling
Important: Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
- Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are
listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
- Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
- Thoroughly clean the surrounding areas of the fuel
tank. Remove fuel tank cap and fill tank to the lower
edge of the filler pipe. Firmly close fuel tank cap.
- Caution: Gasoline may contain solvent-like substances.
- Avoid hand and eye contact with
gasoline.
- Wear protective gloves when refueling.
- Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
- Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.
Handling
- Do not run the engine in enclosed areas where
dangerous exhaust fumes may collect. Danger of
poisoning!
- The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not touch!
- For your safety and in adherence to legal
requirements the lawn mower is equipped with an
engine brake. The engine as well as the cutting blade
stop within a few seconds after the brake lever, A, is
released.
- Always position yourself firmly on the ground when
mowing on a slope.
- Move at a walking pace when mowing.
- Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a straight
upward or downward motion.
- Be especially careful when changing directions on a
slope.
- Be especially careful when turning mower around or
when pulling mower towards you.
- Do not walk backwards with the mower. Danger of
stumbling. Avoid walking backwards.
- Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid
positioning on the ground, and at all times, keep
your balance.
- Always keep sufficient distance which is established
by the length of the handle.

During Start-up

- The drive has to be disengaged when starting a self-
propelled drive roller mower.
- The mower needs to be positioned on level ground
when starting.
- Do not start-up in deep grass.
- When starting mower it is important that feet are
away from the cutting unit.
- Never place hands or feet near moving parts. Be
careful that neither hands nor feet will be caught
below the deck.
Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap:
- Prior to checking the mower,
- or prior to cleaning the mower and for
other maintenance work, and
- prior to removing blockages of ejected material.
Turn engine off when:
- Opening the ejection shield
- when removing the upper handle section from the
lower handle section,
- when pushing mower outside the lawn,
- when the mower is temporarily left alone,
- when the cutting height is to be adjusted,
- prior to refueling,
- when the mower is lifted or tilted during transport,
- when crossing areas other than grass,
- when transporting the mower to or from the grass area.
- Never lift or carry the mower when engine is
running.
- Never use the mower when ejection shield is
damaged or missing.
- Do not alter the engine's initial settings.
- If the mower becomes blocked, for example when
running over an obstacle, the mower needs to be
checked by a specialist to see if parts are damaged
or deformed.
- Immediate checking is required if the mower vibrates
at an unusual high level.
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