Before Starting Up; Functions And Controls - Scheppach DP3000 Originalbetriebsanleitung

7. Before starting up

m ATTENTION!
Always check before starting the engine:
• Check the fuel level and top it up if necessary
- the tank (21) should be at least half filled
• Make sure that the machine has sufficient ventilation
• Make sure that the ignition cable (25) is secured to
the spark plug (13)
• Condition of the air filter
• Condition of the fuel lines
• The external bolt connections for tightness
Filling with fuel
Recommended fuel
Fill the only clean fuel with min. 90 octane and max. 5%
bio-ethanol content in the fuel tank (21).
m NOTE
Fill tank to no more than 12.5mm (1/2") below the
bottom of the filler neck to provide space for expan-
sion.
Use only fresh and clean fuel.
m Attention!
Water or impurities in the petrol damage the fuel system.
Tank volume: 3,6 litre
m Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the stopped
engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to
cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a building
where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosiv. You can get
burns or other serious injuries when handling fuel.
• Switch off the engine and keep it away from heat,
sparks and flames.
• Refuelling only outdoors.
• Immediately clean up spilled petrol.

8. Functions and controls

Engine switch (Fig.1/Pos.2)
The engine switch (2) enables and disables the igni-
tion system.
The engine switch (2) must be in the "ON" position for
the engine to run.
The engine switch (2) must be in the "OFF" position to
stop the engine.
Clutch control lever (Fig.1/Pos.4)
• Actuating the clutch control lever (4)
- Clutch engaged (Press the latch (Figure 8 / A),
then you can press the clutch control lever down-
wards)
• Release the clutch control lever (4)
- clutch disengaged.
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Throttle control (Fig.1/Pos.1)
• It controls engine speed. Put the throttle control (1)
on low speed (L) or high speed (H) or an intermedi-
ary position between L and H to increase or decrease
the speed of engine.
Left steering lever (Fig.1/Pos.5)
Operate the lever (5) to turn left.
Right steering lever (Fig.1/Pos.3)
Operate the lever (3) to turn right.
Gear selection lever (Fig.1/Pos.7)
• It controls forward or reverse movements of the ma-
chine.
Fixation dump box (Fig.3/Pos.6)
• Pull the fixation dump box (Fig. 3/pos. 6) with the
right hand in the direction A1 and Unlock the tipper
lever (B).
• After unlocking the dump box (8) it can be emptied
by tilting (see Fig.2 pos.A3).
m NOTE
If full loading or transporting heavy loads, the empty-
ing of the dump box (8) is carried out with the help of a
second person.
After emptying the dump box (8) you can lower shown
like Fig. 2 Pos.A4. Lock the dump box (8) by select-
ing the fixation dump box (6) to position (A2) shown
in Fig. 3.
Starting engine (Fig.1/4/14)
Cold starts
• Turn choke lever (16) on the engine to position
(Fig.14).
• Set the throttle lever (1) on the handlebar at halfway-
position.
• Turn the engine switch (2) on.
• Set the fuel cock (15) to position
• Pull the starting rope (18) slowly several times to al-
low the gasoline to flow into the engine's carburetor.
- Then hold the start handle (18) firmly and pull rope
out a short distance until you feel some resistance.
- Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly, and allow
rope to return gently. Do not let the rope snap back.
If necessary, pull the rope several times until the
engine starts.
• Allow the engine to run for several seconds to warm
up.
• Allow the engine to run for several seconds to warm
up. Then, gradually move chock lever (16) to posi-
tion .
m NOTE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previ-
ous running does not normally require use of the choke.