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(GB ) ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the Cutting Height
• Never use more than 2 cutting height
spacers.
• Spacers can only be fitted between
the blade and the fan and never
between blade and the bolt (See Fig.
P).
1. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is
released, when the engine has stopped
rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Close the fuel tap (See Fig. H). Turn
your lawnmower on its side with the air
cleaner facing upwards.
3. Remove the blade bolt (P1) and blade
(P2) as described in Removing the
Blade and Fan below.
4. For a Lower Cut - Add spacers (P3) to a
maximum of 2.
5. For a Higher Cut - Take spacers (P3)
away.
6. Refit the blade as described in Fitting
the Blade and Fan below.
How to mow
• Keep hands and feet away from the
blade, a rotating blade cannot be
seen.
• Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on steep
slopes.
Adjusting the cutting height
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Removing & Fitting the Blade & Fan
WARNING
• Always handle the blade with care -
sharp edges could cause injury.
• Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with
care.
Removing the Blade and Fan
• Renew your metal blade after 50 hours
mowing or 2 years whichever is the
sooner - regardless of condition.
• If the blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one.
1. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is
released, when the engine has stopped and
the blade has stopped rotating disconnect
the spark plug lead.
2. Close the fuel tap (Fig. H). Turn your
lawnmower on its side with the air cleaner
facing upwards.
3. To remove the blade bolt (P1), hold the fan
(P4) firmly and with the spanner provided
loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-
clockwise.
4. Remove the blade bolt (P1), blade (P2),
spacers (P3) and fan (P4).
5. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Fitting the Blade and the Fan
• Before using, always visually inspect to
see that blades and bolts are not worn or
damaged.
• Never use more than 2 cutting height
spacers.
• Spacers can only be fitted between the
blade and the fan and never between
blade and the bolt.
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2. Place the spacers (P3) onto the fan
ensuring the pegs (P5) have located into the
holes (P6).
3. Place the blade (P2) onto the spacers (P3)
ensuring the pegs (P7) have located into the
holes (P8) on the blade and ensuring the
blade is positioned as illustrated in Figure
P.
4. Place the blade bolt (P1) through the centre
hole (P9) of the blade.
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt
with the spanner provided.