allen 418H, Operating Instructions & Spare Parts

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Starting the unit:
• Lock the handles in the upright position
• Slide the throttle from “STOP” to “START” see fig 15
• Turn on the fuel supply tap see fig 11
• Connect the spark plug see fig 10
• Place foot and tilt machine see fig 12
and pull starting cord.
• Gently tip the machine back onto the level.
• When the engine is warm, slide
the throttle to the “RUN” position
see fig 14
Remember! Blades continue to rotate for a short time after the engine has been turned off!
Changing the cutter height: [method applies to “Clean Cut” and “Safeway”]
1) Stop Machine.
2) Remove Spark Plug
3) Tilt machine on side [see fig 23] and support it to avoid it falling over.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT TURN THE MACHINE UPSIDE DOWN
(Also, do not leave the machine like this, return it to level ground as soon as possible)
4) Remove bolt (p7, item 25)
5) HEIGHTS: There are three heights available, using combinations of the spacers - see fig 26a & 26b.
NOTE: The large spacer must be positioned directly below the impeller at all times and the retaining spigot
must be entered into the bottom most spacer adjacent to the retaining bolt.
TIGHTEN THE CUTTER RETAINING BOLT - USE ONLY THE SPANNER PROVIDED.
6) To change the SAFEWAY line (3.5mm Flexi Blade):
pull out old line, pulling it out towards centre of disk, see fig 27.
The line can be changed with the head fitted to the machine.
7) Insert new line, pushing it in and pulling it through - see fig 27.
8) Trim line to required length - using guide: fig 31
STARTING, STOPPING and
CHANGING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Before starting the
engine, read the
manufacturer’s
instructions carefully,
paying particular
attention to levels of oil
in the crankcase, and
ensure there is sufficient
fuel in the tank.
See figs 17 & 9
Stopping the unit:
• Tip the mower slightly, as in fig 12
• Slide the throttle to “STOP” see fig 13
• DO NOT PLACE the unit back on the level
until the engine has stopped.
• Close the fuel supply tap see fig 11
• Disconnect the spark plug [IT MAY BE HOT!] see fig 10
6) To change the CLEAN CUT tips:
undo Allen pin with key supplied.
Replace blade and return washer.
7) Re-tighten Allen pin - see fig 28.