Dolmar PM-5101 S3 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

Starting Operation
7-1 Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
(Fig. 16)
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 17)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
7-2 Resetting for side-discharge mowing
Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
(Fig. 16)
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 17)
3. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 18)
4. Mount the discharge guide for side discharge on the
support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 18)
5. Lower the sideward flap on the discharge guide.
(Fig. 19)
7-3 Mowing with the grass catch bag
For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the
mulching wedge and discharge guide for side discharge
and mount the grass catch bag.
1. Removing the mulching wedge.
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
- Removing the discharge guide for side discharge:
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
2. Lift sideward flap and remove discharge guide.
- The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge
opening on the housing by mean of spring force.
- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge
opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8-1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
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Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
8-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of
the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. When starting cool engine, turn engine speed lever to
" " position. When starting warm engine and
Operating, turn engine speed lever to "
(Fig. 20)
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the stop control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in Fig. 21.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 21 and pull it
up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after
engine starts. Release the stop control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free
of high grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating
parts. Do not start the engine when standing in
front of the discharge opening.
8-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the stop control handle with
both hands.
Note: During operation, when the stop control
handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping
the lawn mower from operating.
8-4 TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the stop control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
" position.