Partner PFT3540 B - Manual (Page 7)

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MOD.3
(Fig.F
XI
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XII
)
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the
engine as follows:
1)
2-stroke engine version, position the switch (17) on
START to enable engine startup.
1.a) Grip the starting handle (10) and pull the engine
start grip gently until you feel the resistance caused by
compression. Release the handle; then give the starter
rope a sharp tug.
) 4-stroke engine version:
2.a)Engines with choke system:
if the model is equipped with an accelerator, when
the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (2)
on START
2.b)Engines with primer system:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump located on the carbu-
rettor 3 or 4 times, if the model is equipped with an
accelerator, position the accelerator lever (2) on MAX.
2.c) Grip the starting handle (10) and pull the starter
rope gently until you feel the resistance caused by
compression. Release the handle; then give the starter
rope a sharp tug.
For further information and explanation, read carefully
the Engine Manufacturers instruction manual
.
Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out the
following:
-adjust the skid (4) according to the soil and the depth of
hoe which is required, to do this insert the cotter pin (32)
in one of the holes on the skid and fix it with clip.
- set the trasport wheels (5) upwards. For this purpose
move the wheel rod (33) in the upper hole and fix it
with cotter pin (34).
WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON: in order to make the tiller
blades (6) run, handle (12) must be depressed. When
working with the tiller, keep the handle depressed. If
the handle is released, the hoeing blades will come
to a “stop”
Depress the skid in order to work in depth and decrease
the pressure to move forwards.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE:
- 2-stroke engine version, set the interrup button to
STOP.
- 4 stroke engine version, set accelerator lever to STOP.
HOW TO MOUNT THE HOEING BLADES (6): mount
the hoeing blades an the rotary shaft (35) and make
two holes (36) coincide, then fit pin (37) and fix with the
respective spring.
MOD.4
(Fig.F
XIII
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XIV
)
Engine as follows:
- Make sure that the clutch is disengaged (Handle (12)
must be down-wards).
- Lower lever of the safety handle () and insert the
reatining spring (38) into the appropriate notch.
a) Engines with CHOKE SYSTEM:
if the model is equipped with an accelerator, when the
engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (2) on
START
Engines with PRIMER SYSTEM:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump located on the car-
burettor 3 or 4 times.If the model is equipped with an
accelerator, position the accelerator lever (2) on MAX.
b) Start engine.

Grip the starting handle (4) and pull the starter rope
gently until you feel the resistance caused by compres-
sion. Release the handle; then give the starter rope a
sharp tug.
For further information and explanations, read careful-
ly the user instruction manual of the engine.
Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out the
following:
- adjust the skid (4) according to the soil and to hoeing
depth to be obtained. For this job, introduce pin (39) in
one of the holes on the skid and fix it with the cotter.
When engine is running. For making the hoeing blades
turn proceed as follows:
- engage the clutch; for this operation pull the clutch lever
(1) upward until engaging is completed. The lever is
hold in this position by stop lever (40).
- Seize the safety lever (22) together with the handles.
By doing this, the retaining spring is released. Now, if
the handle bars are released the engine woulf auto-
matically stop.
How to stop the engine: for this purpose, shift the acce-
lerated lever into STOP position.
Disengagement of the clutch lever: pull retaining lever
(40) in order to remove it from the hold position (For fa-
cilitating release, pull the lever slightly backwards). Now,
let the handle go in oder to effect disengagement.
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