Operation – Starting the engine

4. Turn the ignition key to position “I”.

ð The oil pressure control light (red) lights up.

5. If the engine control light (yellow) also flashes, evaluate the flashing interval and perform troubleshooting ÄChapter 9.5 ‘Engine control light’ on page 114 ð The starter cranks the engine. The oil pressure control light goes out.

6.

The starter switch is designed with a re-start lock. The ignition key must first be turned back to position “0” before a new starting attempt can be made.

NOTICE!

Components may get damaged!

–Starting attempts should not exceed 30 seconds uninterrupted or max. 3 times for 10 seconds. Then allow the starter to cool down to ambient temperature.

–If the engine has not started after these attempts, determine the cause.

Turn the ignition key to position “II”.

NOTICE!

Danger of engine damage!

–Warm up engine for a short while before starting work. Do not operate the engine immediately under full load.

6.3 Work mode

Operate the machine only with the steering rod folded down and adjusted to height ÄChapter 6.1 ‘Folding down and adjusting the steering rod’ on page 58

Guide the machine only by means of the steering rod.

Guide the machine so that your hands do not hit against solid objects.

Keep feet clear of the vibrating base plate.

CAUTION!

Danger of injury caused by uncontrolled machine movement!

–Always hold on to a running machine.

–Always keep an eye on a running machine.

Protective equipment: n Hearing protection n Working clothes n Safety shoes ð The machine vibrates forward with a speed which corresponds to the travel lever position.

1. Make sure that nobody is in the danger zone.

2. Set the throttle lever to position “MAX”.

3. Shift the handle forwards.