Grillo 11500 [9/64] Instructions for use

11500/ Translation of the original instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

STARTING THE ENGINE

To start the engine, carry out the following steps:

- Half- open the throttle (fig. 1 no. 3).

- In the petrol engine versions, open the petrol cock and shut the starter, then position the ignition

knob on ON (fig. 12).

- In the versions with recoil starter, pull hard on the pull starter handle (fig. 11): the engine starts.

comes into position 1 (fig. 7) . By releasing the red lever, the machine will stop but the engine will keep

running and the lever returns back to position 2 (fig. 7). To turn the engine off, turn the switch positioned

on the handle 3 position OFF (fig. 7) for petrol engines. For Diesel engine use the lever on the right side

of the engine.

Note: To avoid problems to the clutch during the functioning of the machine, please keep the red lever

firmly depressed. Attention! Do not use the machine whilst only partially depressing the red lever or

damage to the clutch may result!

The operator’s pressure on the steering-wheel determines the tilling depth; it can be increased or

reduced also by raising or lowering the rear drag stake. It is advisable to turn the tip of the drag stake

forward when working on hard and dense ground, or to turn it backwards when the soil is not very firm

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

CAUTION!

- Disconnect the plug before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair operation. Always

wear suitable clothing and working gloves.

- When the machine or part of it is lifted to carry out maintenance operations, always remember

to use suitable fixing tools such as holders and safety locks.

- When carrying out maintenance operations and/or when the machine is tilted without safety

locks or supports, never leave it unguarded in places where inexperienced people and children

could have easy access to it.

- Protect the environment: carefully dispose of used oils, petrol and any other pollutant product!

- Do not use mineral oil on rubber parts as this would damage them.

- Check that there is always a little slack in the clutch cable between the adjuster and the lever.

- Always check the oil levels and clean the air filter often.

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