Agria 8200-V4 User manual

Beforecommissioningthemachine,readoperatinginstructions
andobservewarningsandsafetyinstructions.
Operating Instructions No. 998 748 09.98
4190
40 cm
Operating Instructions
for agria
®
Verticutter 8200-V4
&
Horticultural Machinery

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Symbols, Name Plate
Symbols
Warning–Danger
Importantinformation
Fuel
Choke
Fast
Slow
Knife shaft drive
Please complete:
MachineTypeNo. .......................
ID/MachineNo.
...................................................
EngineType: ...............................
EngineNo. ..................................
Dateof Purchase: .......................
For nameplate,refer to p3/fig.A/2.
For engine type and number, refer to
p3/fig.B/6.
Please state these data when order-
ingsparepartstoavoidwrongdeliver-
ies.
Only use original agria spare parts!
Specifications,figuresanddimensions
stated in these instructions are not
binding.Noclaimscanbederivedfrom
them.Wereservetherightforimprove-
mentswithoutchangingtheseinstruc-
tions.

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Designation of Parts
A
B

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Designation of Parts
Figure A
1 Knife shaft housing
2 Nameplate/ ID No.
3 Work depthadjustingthreaded rod
4 Engine
5 Toppart of steeringhandle
6 Speedcontrol lever and engine deadstop
7 Knife shaft driveengagementhandle
8 Fastheight-adjustmentgrip
9 Cable set screws
10 Bottom partofsteeringhandle
11 Collection bag (accessoryitem)
12 Rear flap
13 Rear wheel
14 Belt guard (V-belt clutch)
15 Frontwheel
Figure B
1 Starterropehandle
2 Fangrille
3 Air filter / carburetor
4 Choke
5 Exhaustwith guard
6 Enginetypeno.
7 Fuel tank cap
8 Engineoil filling plug(oil dip-stick)
9 Engineoildrainplug
10 Fuel tank
11 Fuel filter
12 Spark plug / spark plug connector
13 Fuel line

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Index
1
3
4
5
6
7
2
Recommendations
Lubricants, Anti-CorrosiveAgents ....6
Fuel ..................................................6
MaintenanceandRepair...................6
Designation of Parts........ 3, 38
Amount of Delivery,
Assembly ................................ 7
1. Safety Instructions ...... 8–11
2. Specifications
Dimensions ....................................12
Verticutter .......................................12
Engine ............................................12
NoiseLevel.....................................12
VibrationAccelerationValue ...........12
Operation on Slopes .......................12
3. Devices and Operating
Elements
Engine ............................................13
SpeedControl / Dead Stop.............13
Choke.............................................14
KnifeShaftDrive ............................14
SettingtheSlittingDepth ................15
FastHeightAdjustment ..................15
SteeringHandle..............................16
CollectionSystem ..........................17
4. Commissioning and
Operation
CommissioningtheMachine ..........18
StartingtheEngine .........................19
Shuttingoffthe Engine ...................20
VerticutterOperation ......................21
GeneralCommentson
VerticutterTurfCare........................21
5. Maintenance
Engine ......................................23–27
Wheels ...........................................28
Knife Shaft Drive ............................29
Idlerpulley bearing .........................30
General ..........................................31
Cleaning .........................................31
Storage...........................................32
Lubricants, Varnishes,
Wear Parts ............................ 33
6. Troubleshooting ......... 34, 35
7. Inspection and
Maintenance Chart .............. 36
Conformity Declaration ....... 39
Note fold-out pages!
Figs. A and B .......................... 5
Figs. C and D .......................... 5

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Recommendations
Lubricants and
Anti-Corrosive Agents:
Use the specified lubricants for engine
andgearbox (see“Specifications”).
We recommend using Bio-lubricating
oil orBio-lubricating grease for“open”
lubricatingpointsornipples(asspecified
intheoperatinginstructions).
We recommend usingBio-slushing oil
for preservationof machines and imple-
ments (do not apply on painted external
covers). Oil can be brushed or sprayed
on.
Anti-corrosive agents are environmen-
tallyfriendlyanddegrade fast.
Using ecologically safe Bio-lubricants
andBio-anti-corrosives,youcontributeto
environmental protection and to the
wellbeingofhumans,animalsandplants.
Fuel:
This engine runs smoothly on commer-
cialunleaded regular and supergrade
petrol as wellas onleadedsupergrade
petrol.
Do not add oil to petrol.
If, for environmental reasons, you use
unleaded petrol, make sure the fuel is
drainedcompletelywhenshutting down
theengineformore than 30 days.This is
to prevent resin residue from depositing
in the caburetor, fuel filter, and tank. Or
adda fuel stabilizing liquid tothe fuel.
Whenstoringthemowerat theendofthe
season,alsodrainleadedfuelcompletely
oradd a fuelstabilizing liquid.
For further instructions refer to “Engine
Preservation”.
Maintenance and Repair:
The trained mechanics of your agria
workshopcarryout expertmaintenance
andrepair.
You should only carry out major mainte-
nance work and repairs on your own, if
youhavethepropertoolsandknowledge
of machines and internal combustion
engines.
Donothammeragainsttheflywheelwith
a hard object or metal tools as it might
crack and shatter in operation causing
injuries and damage. Only use suitable
toolsfor pullingthe flywheel.

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Items supplied with the machine:
1 Basemachine
2 Toppart of steeringhandle
3 Bottompartof steeringhandle
4 Baseplate
5 Hex head bolt
6Hexnut
7 Hex head bolt
8 Oval washer
9 Knurlednut
10 Cabletie
Toolkit
Manual
Amount of Delivery and Assembly
l Open the box top.
l Cutallcornersopenandfolddownthe
sides.
l Attachthebottom partofthesteering
handle (3) to the knife shaft housing,
using the bolts and nuts (5 and 6)
supplied.There arethreeholes (A, B,C)
in the base plates (4) to accommodate
thehandlebars.Initially,attacheachbar
toholeBineachplate(do not tighten the
bolts as yet).
l Attach the top part of the steering
handle (2) to the bottom unit with bolts,
washers, and nuts(7-9)supplied.
l Checkwhethersteeringhandleheight
iscorrect.Toadjustthe height, re-attach
the bottom handle (3) to either hole A or
C in each plate respectively.
l Tightenall nutsand bolts.
l Tiethecablestothebottomunitusing
tiestraps(10).Ensurethatall cablesare
routed properly and are not twisted or
jammed.
l Starting-up
Seeinstructionsonpage18.

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1. Safety Instructions
Before starting the engine, read the op-
eratinginstructionsandnote:
Warning
Thissymbolmarks all paragraphswhich
affect yoursafety.Passallsafety instruc-
tions on to other users and operators.
Due Use
The verticutter has exclusively been
designedforallcommonapplicationsand
tasks in grass maintenance (due use).
Any other type of use is considered un-
due.Themanufacturerisnotliableforany
damages resulting from undue use, for
which the risk lies with the user alone.
For reasons of safety do not use the
verticutter to drive other tools or attach-
ments. The verticutter (equipped with
wheeldrive)isnotsuitedforpulling lawn
sweepers and spreaders. The same
appliesfor attachingtrailerstorideonor
transportclippings.Theonlyattachment
allowed on the verticutter is the grass
collecting box provided by the
manufacturer.
Dueuseincludescompliancewithmanu-
facturer’sinstructionsonoperation,serv-
iceandmaintenance.
Any unauthorized modifications to the
verticutter render manufacturer liability
nullandvoid.
General Instructions on Safety
and Accident Prevention
Basic Rule:
The standard accident prevention regu-
lationsmust beadheredto,as well as all
other generally accepted rules govern-
ing operational safety, occupational
healthandroad trafficregulations.
Check the verticutter for operational
safety each time you take up operation.
Onlypersonsfamiliarwith the verticutter
and instructed on the hazards of opera-
tion are allowed to use, service and
maintainthemachine.
Teenagersyoungerthan16yearsarenot
allowed to operate the verticutter!
Only work in good light and visibility.
Operator’s clothes should fit tight.Avoid
wearing loose fitting clothes.Wear solid
shoes.
Note the warning and instruction signs
ontheverticutterforsafeoperation.Com-
ply for your own safety.
When transporting the verticutter on
vehicles or trailersoutsidethe area to be
cultivated, ensure that the engine is
turnedoff.
Carefulwithrotatingtools–keepatasafe
distance!
The knives may coast due to flywheel
mass on the engine.Keep at a safe dis-
tance while the shaft is coasting.Before
you service or maintain the verticutter,
wait until the shaft has come to a
complete stop and remove the spark
plug.
Bewareofcoastingtools.Beforeyoustart
working on them wait until they have
come to a complete stop.

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1. Safety Instructions
1
Donotchangeengine governorsettings.
High engine speed increases risk of
accidents.
Working Area and Hazardous
Area
Theuserisliableto third partiesworking
withinthemachine’sworkingrange.
Stayinginhazardous area is notpermit-
ted.
Checktheimmediatesurroundingsofthe
machinebeforeyou startit.Watchoutfor
childrenandanimals.
Beforeyoustartwork,cleartheareafrom
any foreign object. During operation,
always watch out for further objects and
remove them in time.
Foroperationin enclosed areas,ensure
thatasafedistance is kepttoenclosures
topreventdamage to tools.
Watch out during slitting operation to
preventtheknivesfrom hitting obstacles
suchasborderstones,kerbstones,roots,
etc.
Shut off the engine before you transport
theverticutter outsidethearea of opera-
tion.
Operation and Guards
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with all guards and
controls and their functions. Above all,
learn how to turn the engine off quickly
andsafelyin an emergency.
Ensure that all guards are fitted and
positionedtoprovideprotection.
Starting the engine
Donotstartengineinclosedrooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
Careful when starting the verticutter
and during operation. Keep your
handsandfeet off the rotatingknives!
Do not upend or tilt the verticutter when
youstartthe engine.
Do not step in front of the verticutter to
start it.
Whenstartingtheverticutter,ensure the
wheeldrive(ifequipped) is not engaged
Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumpercable).Dangerofexplosion.
Operation
Neverleavetheoperator’spositionatthe
steering handle while the machine is at
work.
Never adjust the handles during work –
danger!
Theoperatoralwayshastokeepatasafe
distancefromtherotorhousingassetby
the steering handle. This applies in
particular for turning theverticutter.
Donotpullbutpushtheverticutterwhen
makinga turn.
If blockages occur, turn off the engine
andcleanthemachine with an appropri-
atetool.
In case of damage to the verticutter,
immediatelyturnoff theengineandhave
itrepaired.
Ifsteeringcausesproblems,immediately
bring the verticutter to a halt and turn it
off.Havethemalfunctionremovedwithout
delay.

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1. Safety Instructions
To prevent the machine from slipping in
hillsideoperation,makesureitissecured
by another person who uses a bar or a
ropetoholdthemachine.Thispersonhas
towalkfurtheruptheslopeandatasafe
distancefrom the knife shaft housing.
Ifpossible,alwaysworkacrosstheslope.
End of Operation
Never leave the verticutter unattended
withtheenginerunning.
Before you leave the verticutter, turn off
theengine.
Securetheverticutteragainstunauthor-
izeduse.If the machine is equipped with
an ignition key, remove the key. For all
other versions, remove the spark plug
connectorto secure themachine.
Grass Collection System
If the grass collection system is not
removed/attachedproperly,straystones
or wood may be thrown out by the rotat-
ingknivesandinjure the operator.
Before you remove the grass collection
system or adjust the slitting depth, shut
offtheengineandwaituntiltheknifeshaft
has come to a stop.
Maintenance
Never carry out any maintenance or
cleaningwiththeengine running.
In addition, always remove spark plug
connectorbeforeyouworkontheengine.
Regularly check all guards and tools
exposed to wear and tear and replace
them, if necessary.
Replacedamagedknives.
Always wear safety gloves and use
propertools when exchanging knives.
Do not carry out repairs like welding,
grinding, drilling, etc. on structural and
safety-relevantparts!
Keeptheverticutter clean to avoidriskof
fire.
Check nutsandboltsregularly for tight fit
andre-tighten them, if necessary.
Ensurethat you re-install allguards and
adjust them properly after maintenance
andcleaning.
Only use original agria spare parts. All
other conventional spare parts must
correspond to quality and technical re-
quirementsspecifiedbyagria.
Storage
Itisnot allowedto store the verticutterin
roomswithopen heating.
Neverparktheverticutterinclosedrooms
with fuel left in tank. Fuel vapours are
hazardous.

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1. Safety Instructions
1
Engine, Fuel, and Oil
Neverlettheengineruninclosedrooms.
Extremedangerof intoxication!
Careful when dealing with fuel. Great
dangeroffire!
Neverrefillfuelclosetoopenfire,inflam-
mable sparksor hot engine parts.Donot
refill fuel in closed rooms.Do not smoke
whenrefilling!
Refill only with the engine switched off
andcooleddown.
Do not spill any fuel, use a proper filling
device.
In case of fuel-spillage, push the
verticutter awayfrom the spillagebefore
youstartthe engine.
Ensurethe fuelis ofrequired quality.
Store fuel in approved cans only.
Storeanti-corrosive agentsand stabiliz-
ing liquids out of reach of children. If
sicknessand vomiting occur,seea doc-
tor.Iffuelhascontactedeyes,rinsethem
thoroughly,avoidinhalingofvapours.
Readandobserveenclosedinstructions.
Beforeyoudisposeofopenedandseem-
ingly empty pressurised tins (e.g. of
assist-starting liquids) make sure they
are completely empty. Empty them in
ventilatedplaces safefromsparkforma-
tion or flames. If necessary, dispose of
tinsin hazardous wastedeposits.
Becarefulwhendraining hot oil–danger
ofburns.
Ensuretheoilis of required quality.Stor-
age is in approved cans only.
Disposeofoil, greases,andfilterssepa-
ratelyandproperly.
Electrical System
Persons having a pacemaker must not
touch live parts of the ignition system
whentheengine is running.
Explanation of Warning
Symbols
Before doing any
cleaning, mainte-
nance and repair
work,shutofftheen-
gine and remove
spark plug connec-
tor.
Keep off the knives
while the engine is
running!
Donottouchrotating
machine parts. Wait
untiltheyhavecome
toa complete stop.
Do not operate the
machine without
guards!Moveguards
in place before you
takeupoperation.

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2. Specifications
Engine Manufacturer: ..............Honda
Type: ............................ GC 135 QHE3
Version: ...... Fan-air-cooled 1 cylinder-
4-stroke OHC engine(petrol)
Bore: ........................................ 64mm
Stroke: ..................................... 42mm
Pistondisplacement: ...........135 ccm
Compression: .............................8.5:1
Output: ................2.9 kW at 3,600 rpm
Torque: ....... max 8.6 Nm at 2,500 rpm
Spark plug:..................NGK BPR 6ES
BoschWR 7 DC
Sparkplug gap: ................. 0.7–0.8 mm
Ignition:
Transistor tripcoil, contactless;
ignitionpoint:20° beforedeadcentre,
radioremotescreened according to
VDE0879
Valve lash (engine cold)
Intake: .........................0.15 ± 0.04 mm
Outlet:..........................0.20 ± 0.04 mm
Starter:........................... Recoil starter
Cold start system: ................... Choke
Fuel tank capacity: ......................1.7 l
Fuel: ...................... Conventionalpetrol
Octanenumber min.85 RON
(refertofuelrecommendations
inthis manual)
Air filter: .................. Dryelementfilter
Carburetor:.................Floatcarburetor
Throttlevalvetype
Mixture control screw: ...... openedby
approx.2 turns in base setting
Top no-load speed: ............ 3,850rpm
Idlingspeed: ............1,250–1,550rpm
Engine oil:
Fillingquantity ................ approx.0.58 l
Multi-grade oil SAE10W-40
SG, SF or higher quality grade
Working width:..........................40 cm
No. of knives: ..................................13
Slittingcircumference ........... 183mmØ
Shaft speed: ....................... 2,500 rpm
Rotational direction of
knife shaft: ..............................forward
Height adjustment: ........Centrallyand
steplessly via crank bolt;
fastheight adjustment
Discharge: ......................... To the rear
Collectionsystem:....................... bag
Accessory item no.................5229821
Wheels:
Frontwheels ......................... 230mmØ
Rearwheels .........................230mm Ø
withplasticbearings
Steering handle: .................... foldable
Noise level:
In accordance with German 3rd Ordi-
nanceon machine-safety law:
Noiselevel at operator’sear .....81dBA
(inaccordancewithregulationsofGermanAg-
ricultural Association)
Vibration acceleration value:
onhandlebargrip:.........ahwz = 5.6 m/s2
inaccordancewith ISO5349standardat 85%
of rated engine speed with tools at work.
Operability on Slopes:
As long as the operator is able to walk
and to operate the verticutter on slopes
without problems, the engine perform-
ance is satisfactory (engine oil level at
“max”= upper filling mark).
Weight: .......................... approx.39 kg
Dimensions:
Length ..................................1,370mm
Width .......................................580mm
Height ....................................1000mm

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3. Devices and Operating Elements
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3
The verticutter agria type 8200-V4 is
suited for usual operation in horticulture
and turf care.
Engine
The four-stroke petrol engine runs on
commercial petrol (refer to fuel recom-
mendations).
Duringthefirst20operatinghours(break-
in period) do not operate the engine at
maximumspeed.
Even after the break-in period never
operate the engineat higher speedthan
is necessary for the work in hand.
I
High engine speed is harm-
ful to any engine and consid-
erably affects its longevity.
Thisappliesespecially forno load op-
eration. Any overspeed (have the en-
gine roar) can result in immediate
damage.
Cooling System
Theengineisfan-cooled.Thereforekeep
thegrilleontherecoilstarterandthecool-
ing fins on the cylinder clean and free
fromsucked-inplant trash.
Always ensure that idling-speed is ad-
justed correctly.At low speeds and with
the speed control lever set to idle, the
engineis supposed to runsmoothlyand
withoutrun-out.
Air Filter
The air filter purifies the air intake. A
cloggedfilterreduces engine output.
Ignition System
The engine is equipped with a mainte-
nance-free,contactlesselectronicignition
system. We recommend to have
necessarycheck-ups done byanexpert
only.
Speed control lever
(Dead stop lever)
The speed control lever (A/6) on the
steeringhandleprovidessteplessselec-
tion of engine speed from min. = idling
speedtomax.=fullthrottle.In addition, it
operatestheengineshut-off switch.The
individualpositionsare indicated below.
I
The speed control lever also
serves as engine dead stop.
Inanemergencymovethelever
toposition"STOP"to shutoffthe engine
instantly.

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3. Devices and Operating Elements
closed
open
CHOKE-rod
CHOKE-rod
Choke
Use the CHOKE to start the engine at
coldtemperaturesandwhen the engine
is cold.To do this, pull the CHOKE rod
(B/4)out to position“closed”.
Once the engine is started and warmed
up,pushtheCHOKErodbackin to posi-
tion“open”.
Do not use the CHOKE at hot tempera-
tures or when the engine is warm.
CHOKE position“open” = operating po-
sition.
Knife Shaft Drive
The machine is equipped with a V-belt
clutch with pulley fitted between engine
and knife. Actuation is via the handle
(A/7).
0 = Handle is moved to the rear
I = Handleis pressed forward
towards the handlebar
(knive shaft is rotating)
I
Do not actuate the handle at
highenginespeedbecause this
willquicklyruintheV-belt.Ensure
theV-belt is adjustedproperly.
Knife Shaft
13knives are arrangedaroundtheshaft.

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3. Devices and Operating Elements
3
Setting the Slitting Depth
W
Ensure the engine is shut off
and the shaft has stopped.
l Park the verticutter on level ground
andturntheknob(A/13ontheknifeshaft
housing) to set the slitting depth in such
a way that the knives just touch the
ground.
l Turntheknob(A/3) to set the desired
slitting depth – one turn corresponds to
about1mmdepthadjustment
l Theproperslittingdepthis2mm–3mm
Fast Height Adjustment
W
Ensure the engine is shut off
and the shaft has stopped.
Use the fast height adjustment system
to bring the verticutter in transport posi-
tion in order to prevent the knives from
being damaged when transporting the
verticutter on paved paths or concrete
tiles.
Transport Position:
l Pullthecablegrip(A/8)allthewayout
to a stop.
l Presson the steering handle.
l Release the grip and press on the
steering handle until the height adjust-
mentmechanismlocksintotransportpo-
sition.
Working Position:
l Pull the grip (A/8) all the way out to a
stop.
l Pushup the steeringhandle.
l Release the grip and continue push-
ingupthesteeringhandleuntilfastheight
adjustment system locks into working
position.

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3. Devices and Operating Elements
Steering handle
To reduce machine dimensions for stor-
age,foldthe top partofthesteering han-
dleover thebase machine.
l Loosen the knurled nuts (2) by about
8 turns.
l Fold over the top part of the steering
handle(1).
Reversethisordertofoldthehandleback
up into operating position.Then tighten
theknurled nuts.
Steering handle height
adjustment
To adjust the handle height, attach the
bottompart ofthe steering handleto the
plates on the base machine which pro-
vides a choice of three settings (for in-
structions see page 7).

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1 Rear flap
2 Angle bar
3 U-bolt
4Hexnut
5 Washer
6 Hex head bolt
7 Washer
8Hexnut
3
3. Devices and Operating Elements
Collection System
A collection bag is available as acces-
sory item (no. 5229 821) for the
verticutter.
Attach the angle bar (2) to the rear flap
(1) using the U-bolt (3) and the bolts
supplied(6–8).Seeillustrationforassem-
bly instructions.
W
Never remove/attach the col-
lection bag with knives still
rotating.
Attaching the bag
l Open the rear flap (1)
l Take the bag (2) and attach its hook
to the cross brace (3)
l Place the rear flap onto the bag
Removing the bag
To remove the bag reverse the above
order.
Collection bag
Only a clean bag which permits ventila-
tion will give adequate performance.To
this end, clean the bag’s texture with a
brush or spray it with water from time to
time.

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4. Commissioning and Operation
Top level mark
Oil fill plug
max.
max.
min.
Commissioning the
Machine
Please note that durability and opera-
tional safety of the engine depend to a
large extent on its breaking-in. Always
allowacoldengineto warm upforsome
minutesand neverrunitatfull throttle at
the beginning.Make sure the air filter is
servicedregularlyandto use clean fuel.
Please note: for the first 20 hours of
operation(break-inperiod)donotusethe
engineatfull power.
Note: For reasons of transport, the
machine is not filled with engine oil!
Before you operate the
enginethefirsttime, fillin
engineoil!
For this purpose, park the machine in
such a way that the engine is in a hori-
zontalposition.Foroilfillingquantityand
qualityrefer to“Specifications”.
Checktheoil levelafterfilling.
Each time you take up operation
l Check the engine oil level:
l Remove the oilfill plug (B/8).
l Cleantheoil dip-stickwitha cleanrag,
insert it again but do not screw it in.
l Remove the dip-stick and readthe oil
level.If necessary,fill engineoiluptothe
levelmark“max”.
Ensure the oil fill plug is tightly screwed
into the filler neck during engine opera-
tion.
l Check whether sufficient fuel is
filled into the tank
Do not fill the fuel tank to the point of
spillage. Instead, top up fuel to the top
level mark to allow the fuel to expand.
W
Be careful when dealing with
fuel.
l Fuelis easily inflammableand explo-
sive in certainconditions!
l Never refill close to open fire, inflam-
mable sparks or hot engine parts.
l Do not refill in closed rooms.
l Before each fuel fill, shut off the en-
gine and wait until it has cooled off.
l Do not smoke during filling
and keep away from open fire
andsparks.
l Do not spill any fuel, use a proper fill-
ingdevice.Iffuelisspilledontheground,
ensuretheareaisabsolutelydryandthe
vapourshaveevaporatedbeforeyoustart
theengine.

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4. Commissioning and Operation
P Starter rope handle
4
W
Do not start engine in closed
rooms! Exhaust fumes con-
tain carbon monoxide which
acts toxic when inhaled.
Keep your feet clear off the knife shaft
housing.
Starting the Engine
l Move the CHOKE rod (B/4) to posi-
tion “closed”; do not use the CHOKE at
hightemperaturesorwhentheengineis
warm.
l Move the speed control lever to“1/3”
speedposition
Caution:Donotoperatethe knifeshaft
engagement handle as you start the
engine!
l From the steering handle, pull the
starterropeslowly on its handle(P) until
the starter engages.Then pull the rope
hardand fast;donotletthehandlesnap
back.
l After the engine is started, set the
speedcontrollevertothedesiredengine
speed
l If the CHOKE was operated, move it
back to “open” position as soon as the
engineis warmandrunningsmoothly.

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4. Commissioning and Operation
Shutting off the Engine
l Movetheknifeengagementhandleto
“0”
l Movethespeed control leverto“min.”
(IDLINGSPEED)and let the engineidle
for a short time.
l Move the speed control lever to
“STOP” (engine is shut off)
–Caution! The engine continues run-
ning on account of its flywheel mass.
I
The speed control lever also
serves as engine dead stop le-
ver to shut off the engine in an
emergency.When necessary, move the
speed control lever to STOP to stop the
engineimmediately.