1
EN
READING AND UNDERSTANDING
THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing infor-
mation of particular importance for safety and
operation are highlighted at various levels of
emphasis, and signify the following:
or
These give details or further information on
what has already been said, and aim to prevent
damage either to the engine or other damages.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
All indications,
“front”, “rear”, “right” and “left”,
are to be taken as referring to the
engine positioned with the spark
plug facing forwards with respect
to the observer.
NOTE
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DANGER!
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WARNING!
IMPORTANTNOTE
1.1
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. General information ................................... 1
2. Safety regulations ..................................... 1
3. Components and controls ........................ 2
4. What you need to know ............................ 3
5. Standards of use ...................................... 4
6. Maintenance ............................................. 6
7. Troubleshooting ........................................ 8
8. Technical data ........................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The number before the paragraph title refers to
the text references and their related figures
(shown inside front and back covers).
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Your engine should be used with due care and
attention. Symbols have therefore been placed
on the engine to remind you of the main precau-
tions to be taken. Their full meaning is explained
later on.
You are also asked to carefully read the safety
regulations in the applicable chapter of this
handbook.
Warning! - Read and follow Opera-
ting Instructions before running engine.
Warning! - Keep away from hot sur-
faces.
Warning! - Petrol is flammable. Allow
engine to cool at least 2 minutes before
refuelling.
Warning! - Engines emit carbon
monoxide. DO NOT run in enclosed
area.
1.2
(To be strictly applied)
A) TRAINING
1 Carefully read the instructions contained in
this manual and the instructions of the
machine on which this engine is installed.
Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
2) Never allow people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the engine.
3) Never use the engine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
4) Remember that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people or their property.
2. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
B) PREPARATION
1) Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dan-
gling drawstrings, jewels or items that could
become caught; tie up long hair and keep at
safe distance while starting the lawnmower.
2) Turn engine OFF and let it cool before
removing gas cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flam-
mable:
– store the fuel in special containers;
– refuel only outdoors by using a funnel;
never smoke while refueling and/or han-
dling fuel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot;
