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Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blades. Do not tilt the mower when starting. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts while the lawnmower is being
operated.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead:
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower
- After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawnmower.
- If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
- Before making height of cut adjustment
Stop the engine:
- Whenever you leave the machine
- Before refuelling
- Before checking blockages
- Before making a height of cut adjustment
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Go slow when using a trailing seat (where available), especially when cornering.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Be careful during the adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the feet
and hands between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawnmower.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are manufacturer’s original or approved by the
manufacturer.
4.0 Assembly
Tools required:
19mm spanner
22mm spanner
13mm spanner x 2
4.1 Fitting the right and left hand wheel assemblies
Use a 19mm and 22mm spanner to tighten up both the M12 Nyloc nuts (to
approximately 90Nm)
