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5. STANDARDS OF USE
5.1 BEFORE EVERY USE
Before every use, perform the following checking
procedures in order to assure a regular operation.
5.1.1 Check oil level
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used.
a) Place engine level.
b) C lean around oil fill.
c) U nscrew the cap (1), clean the end of the dip-
stick (2) and replace it, resting the cap on the
filler, as seen in the illustration, without tighten-
ing it.
d) R emove the cap with the dipstick and check
the oil level that must be between the «MIN»
and «MAX» marks.
e) I f oil is required, add oil of the same kind up to
the «MAX» mark, being careful not to spill any
outside the oil fill.
f) F ully tighten the fillercap (1) and wipe off any
spilled oil.
5.1.2 Check air cleaner
The efficiency of the air filter is fundamental for
the engine to work properly. Do not start the
engine if the filtering element is missing or broken.
a) C lean around the filter cover (1).
b) R emove the cover (1) by unscrewing the two
knobs (2 - K 1250 - K 1600), or by pressing
the tabs (2a - K 1450).
c) C heck the condition of the filtering element (3).
It must be intact, clean and in perfect working
order; if not, either carry out maintenance or
replace it (see 6.5).
d) P ut the cover (1) back.
5.1.3 Refuelling
IMPORTANT
Do not drip fuel onto the
plastic parts of the motor or the machine to pre-
vent damaging them and remove all traces of
spilt fuel immediately. The warranty does not
cover damage to plastic parts caused by fuel.
The fuel characteristics are given in the specific
paragraph (see 4.2 and 8.1).
Refuelling must be made when the engine is
cold, following the instructions contained in the
machine's Instructions Manual.
5.1.4 Spark plug cap
Firmly connect the cable cap (1) to the spark plug
(2), making sure that there are no traces of dirt
inside the cap and on the spark plug terminal.
5.2 STARTING THE ENGINE (cold)
The engine must be started in the way described
in the machine's Instruction Manual, always mak-
ing sure that any device (if present) that could
cause the machine to advance or the engine to
stop is disengaged.
a) Move the throttle to «CHOKE».
b) T urn the starter key as described in the
machine's instruction manual.
After a few seconds, slowly move the throttle from
«CHOKE» to either «FAST» or «SLOW».
5.3 STARTING THE ENGINE (hot starting)
•) F ollow the whole cold-starting procedure with
throttle control in «FAST» position.
5.4 USE OF THE ENGINE IN OPERATION
Maximum revs must be used to optimise the
engine's yield and performance, by setting the
throttle trigger to «FAST».
WARNING!
from the silencer and surrounding areas
that can become extremely hot. With the
engine running, do not get loosefitting
clothing (ties, scarves, etc.) or hair closer
to the top part of the engine.
Keep your hands away