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ENGLAND
MOWER CLEANING
For engine cleaning, remove the ignition key and wait 10-15 minutes for the
engine to cool down.
With the mower tilted the carburettor must always point upwards.
Always clean the mower with engine off.
FURTHER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ADVICE
Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades (during checking or cleaning
operations).
Regularly check that the grass collection device is in good condition.
Due to the risk of fire it is essential that both the engine and exhaust are
kept free of grass, leaves or any combustible material!
For safety reasons always replace used and or damaged parts immediately (by an
authorized dealer).
STORAGE
Never store your mower with petrol in the tank in places where petrol vapours
could come into contact with naked flames or sparks.
Before storing the mower in a closed room allow the engine to cool!
In any event never leave the machine unattended and with ignition key inserted in the
ignition block.
Do not hose the engine casing from the outside to prevent any water getting onto the
spark plugs or carburettor causing damage.
Use cloths or brushes to clean away any dirt of grass residue.
lFrequently check the blade for damage.
lThe lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER.
TROUBLES - REMEDIES
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Engine does not start
No petrol
Fill the tank, check that petrol reaches the carburettor, check the tank venting
by sticking a needle into the hole over the cover.
Poor, contaminated petrol
Always use clean, fresh petrol. Clean then the carburettor
Fails to arrive at "START" and "STOP" position
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Dirty air filter
Clean the spark plug and replace if necessary.
Engine does not start
No spark
Clean the spark plug and replace if necessary.
Check the cable.
Difficulty in starting, flooded engine.
Unscrew the plug and dry it.
Flat battery
Recharge.
Starter cord incorrectly connected
Check the connection.
Engine stalls
Grass too high or damp.
Adjust the cutting height, in high position create air flow by reversing.
Mower casing blocked
Clean the casing (Important: before cleaning extract the spark plug lead)
Blade badly worn
Replace the blade.
Closed throttle
Open throttle by moving lever to MAX. pos.
Dirty air filter
Clean air filter (see engine instructions also).
Carburettor calibration incorrect
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Poor cut
Blunt blade
Replace or sharpen blade
Incorrect cutting height
Adjust the cutting height
Grass bag fails to fill
Grass too heavy or too damp to be conveyed by the air
stream
Wait until the lawn surface has dried off.
Blade badly worn, blunt
Replace or sharpen the blade.
Grass is too high causing poor collection.
Cut the lawn twice, altering the cutting height accordingly.
Casing blocked with previous grass cutting
Clean the casing (do not use water)
NB: remember to remove the spark plug connector.
The drive does not function
Drive cable detached
Insert the cable
Defective belt
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Defective drive chain.
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Blade clutch does not
function
Bowden pulley maladjusted
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Cabling defect
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Clutch damage
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.
Charging current fuse defect
Seek assistance from Service Workshop.