Before Using The Machine; Starting; Gear Selection; Machine Steering - Fort MECH 35 Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

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4.1 BEFORE USING IT
WARNING
Before setting the machine at work, the operator shall
read and understand all parts of this manual (as well
as the engine manual) and in particular what is written
in "Section" (Safety).
Moreover, before starting the machine, check that the
machine is in good working conditions and that all
parts subject to wear are fully efficient.

4.2 STARTING

Before operating the machine and starting to work, always
check that:
- the engine oil is at level (make reference to the engine
instructions manual)
- the engine air filter is clean
- the tank has enough fuel (4 Fig.3).
As for the fuel type, make reference to the engine instruc-
tions manual by checking the identification data reported
on the engine identification plate.
WARNING
Do not refuel the machine near sparks, lighted ciga-
rettes or whatsoever fires. Always shut the engine off
before removing the tank cap and wait till it is cool
enough. Before restarting the machine, check that
there are no oil or fuel leaks; otherwise, clean them
thoroughly and wipe them. If some gasoline is spilled
on the machine parts, wipe it immediately. The fuel
tank shall not be filled up to the full capacity of the
tank to prevent overflow.
After sending away bystanders within the machine working
range, if any, start the machine according to the following
procedure:
- Make sure that the fuel cock below the engine air filter
is open (1 fig.3)
- Shift the throttle lever to the intermediate position (5 fig.
1) and check that the "ON/OFF switch (2 fig.3) for those
engines having it, is in the "ON" position.
Actuate the "choke lever" (3 fig. 3) placed below the
engine air filter, especially when the engine is cold.
- Take the engine recoil rope (5 Fig.3) and slowly pull
it till you feel its stop. Then, pull the rope strongly and
rapidly.
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The engines are equipped with recoil starter that al-
lows pulling the rope but that when the engine starts,
it disconnects so to avoid pulls and kicks back for the
operator.
- Release the rope while it rewinds. In case the engine
does not start, repeat the operation.
After starting the engine (5 Fig. 1), set the accelerator lever
to half stroke and let the engine run for a few minutes to
warm up.
During the first minutes of running, do not use the machine
at its max capacity. Do not exploit the engine too much.
4.3 GEARS SELECTION
The machine is equipped with an automatic parking bra-
ke. It is released when the feed control lever is pressed
down (4 fig. 1) and it is actuated when this is released.
Before any operation, select the required gear by shifting
the gear lever (3 fig. 1) to the right or to the left, according
to the required speed. The mechanical gearshift has 3
forward gears, 1 reverse gears and 3 neutral positions.
In case a noise is heard in the gearshift by shifting the
gear lever, in order to avoid the early wear of the gears,
lightly actuate the feed control lever for a short time. In
this way undesired noises will be avoided by facilitating
the engagement of the gear completely and safely.
Do not force the engagement of the gears so as to
avoid the wear of the inside gears; if necessary, we
suggest actuating the feed control lever.

4.3.1 MACHINE STEERING

It is possible to steer the machine by operating the le-
vers (6 & 7 fig 1). These levers are equipped with a dead
man's lever and if released, they go back to their original
position; to turn right, operate the lever 6 and to turn left
operate the lever 7. By pulling the two levers to the end of
stroke simultaneously, the machine will stop.

4.3.2 DURING OPERATION

- When you cross slippery or sinking grounds, drive slowly
in first gear speed
- Do not cross yielding grounds where the machine
might overturn; run at minimum speed in reverse by
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