Scheppach 5911217903 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 32

• Press the engine brake lever (3) together and give
the starter cord (17) a vigorous pull. (Fig. 14)
Attention: When you pull the starting rope the cutting
blade rotates even when dissolved motor brake lever.
Make sure that there are no body parts in danger
zone of cutting blade.
• When the engine is running, press the drive lever
(2) to the handle (1) in order to engage drive on the
mower.
• Before you start mowing, you should run through
this operation several times in order to ensure that
the machine is working properly.
m WARNING
Whenever you need to perform any kind of ad-
justment and/or repair work on your lawn mower,
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Always switch off the engine before carrying out
any adjustments, maintenance or repairs.
Using the drive:
• Engine brake (3): Use the lever to stop the engine.
When you release the lever the engine and the
blade stop automatically.
• To mow, hold the drive lever (2) in the working po-
sition. Before you start to mow, check the start/
stop lever several times to be sure that it is work-
ing properly. Ensure that the tension cable can be
smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in
any way).
• Drive lever (2):
If you press this the clutch for the drive will be
closed and the lawnmower will start to move with
the motor running. Release the drive lever in good
time to stop the moving lawnmower. Practice start-
ing and stopping before you use the mower for the
first time until you are familiar with controlling the
mower.
Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon as the
engine is started.
Important: Before you start the engine, move the
motor brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working.
Note: The engine is factory set to a speed that is op-
timal for cutting and blowing grass into the basket and
is designed to provide many years of use.
• Check the oil level.
• Open the fuel tank cap and fill the petrol tank (6)
up to the lower point of the tank inlet with about 0.8
litres of petrol. Use a funnel and a measuring con-
tainer for filling. Do not overfill the tank. Use fresh,
clean unleaded fuel.
Never mix oil with petrol. Buy fuel in amounts which
can be used within 30 days in order to guarantee
its freshness.
Note: Use only unleaded gasoline.
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m WARNING
Only use a safety petrol can. Do not smoke when re-
fueling. Remove any oil or petrol residues. Switch off
the engine before refueling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.
Start engine (Fig. 14)
• Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level sec-
tion.
• Check the battery tray on top of the engine for de-
bris and if dirty clean with a brushor cloth. Mount
the battery pack in the engine battery tray on top of
the engine. Make sure battery pack is securely in-
stalled. Battery pack may represent equipment key
in some instances.
• Note: To wake up a new battery, a First Time quick
charge of approximately ten (10) seconds is re-
quired. See the When To Charge Battery Pack sec-
tion.
• Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped,
are disengaged.
• Move the throttle control, if equipped, to the fast
position. Operate the engine in the fast position.
• Models with electric start switch: Hold the engine
stop lever, if equipped, against the handle. Move
the electric start switch to the start position. See
the equipment manual for the location and opera-
tion of the electric start switch.
Start engine (Fig. 14)
• Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
• Stand behind the mower. One hand squeezes the
engine brake lever (3) to the handle, the other pulls
the pull start.
• Start the engine using the reversing starter (17a).
To do this pull the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (until
you feel a resistance) and then start the engine with
a sharp pull. If the engine does not start, pull the
handle again.
• Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial
use of the product and should be considered nor-
mal.
When Operating
• Keep battery charger dry. Avoid exposing battery
pack to rain or wet conditions.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not allow
water to flow into AC plug.
• Do not short circuit; never place any object into the
battery contacts.
m CAUTION!
• Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to re-
peat the starting process several times.
• Never allow the starter cord to snap back.
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