Oleo-Mac BC 22 TR Operators Instruction Book Download

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if engine is cold.

- Now start the engine.

START-UP PROCEDURE

1) Slowly push the purge bulb 6 times (9, Fig.1).
2) Pull the choke lever (15, Fig.1) in the CLOSE

position [0] (A, Fig.13). In so doing, it also
activates automatically half-throttle.

3) Place the brush cutter on the ground in a

stable position. Check that the blade is free.
Holding the brush cutter down (Fig.12), pull
the starter rope until the first kick over of the
engine is heard (no more than 3 pulls). A new
unit may require additional pulls.

4) Push the choke lever (15, Fig.1) in OPEN (I)

position (B, Fig.13).

5) Pull the starter cord to start the engine. Once

the machine is started, warm up the machine
for about few seconds, without touch the
throttle lever. The machine could need more
seconds to warm up with cold weather or at
high altitudes. Finally, put the choke lever
(18, Fig.1) for deactivate the automatic half-
throttle.

CAUTION:

- Never wrap the starter cord around your

hand.

- When pulling the starter rope, do not

use the full extent of the rope as this can

cause the rope to break.

- Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the

starter handle (14, Fig.1) and let the rope

rewind slowly.

WARNING: Once the engine is warmed

up do not use the choke to start up again.

WARNING: Use the semi-acceleration

device only in the phase of starting the engine

to cold.

BREAKING-IN THE ENGINE

The engine reaches the maximum power after
5÷8 hours of activity.
During this period of breaking-in do not use the

Over exposure to vibrations can result in

blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons

suffering with blood circulation problems. Seek

medical attention if you experience physical

symptoms such numbness, lack of feeling,

reduction in normal strength, changes in the

colour of the skin. These symptoms normally

appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.

Before starting the engine, make sure that the

throttle lever works freely.

WARNING: Follow safety instruction for

fuel handling. Always shut off engine before

fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a

running or hot engine. Move at least 3 m from

refuelling site before starting engine. DO

NOT SMOKE!

1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent

contamination.

2. Loosen fuel cap slowly.
3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank.

Avoid spillage.

4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and

inspect the gasket.

5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand

tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

WARNING: Check for fuel leaks, if any

are found, correct before use. Contact a

Servicing Dealer if necessary.

Engine is Flooded

- Set the on/off switch to

STOP

-  Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot.
-  Pry off the spark plug boot.
-  Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
-  Open the throttle wide.
-  Pull the starter rope several times to clear the

combustion chamber.

- Refit the spark plug and connect the spark

plug boot, press it down

firmly

- Set the on/off switch to I, the starting

position.

- Set the choke lever to

OPEN

position – even