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- The crankcase oil level.
- The air filter is clean. Clean the filter if necessary.
Tighten, repair or replace everything you need before
using the machine.
Do not use any accessory on this machine outside of
those recommended by Garland since its use could
result in serious injury to the user, machine, and the
people, animals and things close to the machine.
Before starting the lawnmower, make sure that the
moving parts of the machine are not in contact with
any object.
6.3.2. STARTING THE ENGINE
Start the engine carefully, in accordance with the
instructions, and feet away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine
unless the machine has to be tilted for starting. In
this case, more than absolutely necessary do not tilt
it, and lift only the part farthest from the operator.
6.3.2.1. COLD-STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
2. Place the air level in the "CHOKE"
3. Push the safety switch bar until it touches the
upper handle.
4. Place yourself behind the mower as shown in the
figure and pull the Starter rope until the engine starts.
5. Place the air lever In the normal working positon
"RUN"
6. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
before starting to use the machine.
6.3.2.2. STARTING WITH A HOT ENGINE
1. Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it.
2. Place the air level in the "RUN"
3. Push the safety switch bar until it touches the
upper handle.
4. Place yourself behind the mower and pull the
Starter rope until the engine starts.
If after a few tries the engine does not start, follow
the instructions for starting cold-starting the engine.
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