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Starting and Stopping
1. Place the mower on a flat surface free from grit,
gravel, etc. Fill the tank with unleaded petrol,
do not mix with oil. (K)
2. Do not fill with petrol while the engine is
running. Any petrol spillage should be hosed
away with water. Take care that water does not
enter the engine.
3. Connect the spark plug lead.
Throttle Control (if fitted)
Move the Throttle Control to the FAST ‘+’ position
before starting (L).
1. Starting the cold engine
Push primer bulb firmly 3 times before starting
cold engine. (Also, if the engine has stopped
because it has ran out of fuel, refuel engine and
push primer 3 times).(M)
2. Starting the warm engine
NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when
restarting a warm engine. However, cool
weather (55
0
F/13
0
C or below) may require
priming to be repeated.
3. Pull the Operator Presence Control all the way
to the upper handle before you start the engine.
The lever must be held in position to keep the
engine running. (N)
4. Releasing the Operator Presence Control
will stop the engine within 3 seconds.
5. Start the engine by pulling the starting handle
firmly upwards. (P)
6. Stopping the engine
Release the Operator Presence Control.
Use
Due to engine lubrication limitations, the mower
should not be used on slopes in excess of 30
0.
. (Q)
Before mowing objects such as twigs, toys and
stones should be removed from the lawn. (R)
Avoid running the blade over foreign objects such
as stones, roots, etc., as it may cause engine
damage.
Mow the lawn twice weekly during the most active
periods of growth.
Never cut more than 1/3 of the length of the grass,
especially during dry periods. (S)
Mow with a high cutting height setting the first time.
Examine the result and lower the mower to the
desired setting. Mow slowly or mow the grass twice
if it is very long.
Maintenance
Always remove the spark plug lead before repair,
cleaning or maintenance work.
All nuts, bolts and screws should be checked for
tightness after 5 hours use.
Check the oil.
Push the handle down to ground level when tilting
the mower for cleaning purposes. This will avoid oil
and fuel spillage.
Regularly
1. Hose down or brush off all grass, leaves, etc.,
from the mower. (T)
2. Check the oil level.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury.
USE GLOVES
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.
ANNUALL
Y CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING:
1. Sharpening and balancing the cutter blade.
Remove the spark plug lead. Remove the
cutter blade and take it to a service workshop
for sharpening and balancing. When
reassembling the blade ensure that the
retaining washer is flat and not dished, tighten
the bolt to a torque of 35-40 Nm. (V)
2. Change the oil after each season or after 25
hours. Run the engine until warm. Remove
the spark plug lead. Remove the blade to gain
access to the oil drain plug, open the drain plug
underneath the mower and let the oil run out.
Refit the plug and fill with new oil, SAE 30. (W)
3. The engine brake cable should always be
adjusted to stop the engine within 3 sec.
CAUTION! For adjustment contact your
authorized service dealer. (X)
4. Remove cover and take out the air filter.
(Z1 & Z2)
5. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water and dry
thoroughly. Add 2-3 spoons of oil, distributing
evenly throughout the filter.
Transport
Remove the spark plug lead
Loosen the wire/cable from the handle before
carefully folding it.
Avoid damaging the wire/cable
Empty the petrol tank.
The machine must be drained of oil and fuel when
moving it by public transport.
Service
When ordering spare parts, always quote the
mower’s product number. Always check oil level
after service.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if
necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air
filter thoroughly and carry out any service or
repairs required.
4. Drain engine of oil and petrol.
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