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CONTENT

Engine .................................................................................................................................. 17

Check Engine Oil Level ........................................................................................................ 17

Clean the Air Cleaner ........................................................................................................... 17

Check Spark Plug ................................................................................................................. 18

Rotating Screen .................................................................................................................... 18

Throttle Control .................................................................................................................... 18

Fasteners and Linkages ....................................................................................................... 18

Change Worn or Damaged Blades ....................................................................................... 18

Blade Replacement Torque Settings .................................................................................... 20

Carburettor Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 20

Cleaning the Mower Body ................................................................................................... 21

Cleaning the Catcher ............................................................................................................ 21

Muffler .................................................................................................................................. 21

Storage ................................................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting Table ......................................................................................................... 23

Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 24

Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................... 24

Personal Notes .................................................................................................................... 25

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING & STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY & SPARE PARTS

NOTES

Summary of Contents for 500SF

Page 1: ...WARNING Read this manual before operating your BUSHRANGER Lawnmower WWW POWERUPLAWNCARE COM AU Bushranger 500SF 650SF Lawnmower Assembly and Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...uctions 10 Mulch Models 10 Starting the Lawnmower Cold Starts 11 Starting the Lawnmower Hot Starts 11 Stopping the Engine 11 Throttle Control Lever 12 Zone Start Handle 12 Recoil Start Handle 12 Cutting Height Adjustment 13 Grass Catcher 14 Mulching Models 15 Fitting and Removing the Mulch Plate 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER ...

Page 3: ...steners and Linkages 18 Change Worn or Damaged Blades 18 Blade Replacement Torque Settings 20 Carburettor Adjustment 20 Cleaning the Mower Body 21 Cleaning the Catcher 21 Muffler 21 Storage 22 Troubleshooting Table 23 Warranty 24 Spare Parts 24 Personal Notes 25 MAINTENANCE CLEANING STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY SPARE PARTS NOTES ...

Page 4: ...ul of object thrown from the lawnmower Keep other people away from the danger zone Disconnect spark plug before carrying out any maintenance Danger Keep hands and feet away from cutting blades Be careful of hot surfaces Danger Do NOT touch hot surfaces MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MOWER ...

Page 5: ...fective guards shields or without safety protection devices in place and in good working order 8 Do not operate the lawnmower in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect 9 Never cut grass while walking backwards 10 Always wear suitable eye ear protection when operating the lawnmower 11 Mow only in daylight hours or in good artificial light 12 Never lift or carry the lawnm...

Page 6: ...at the cutting blade s blade bolts and cutting disc are not worn or damaged Regularly check that all nuts bolts linkages and connections are tight and secure Repair or replace excessively worn or damaged components with genuine Spare Parts only 20 Fuel Add fuel before you start mowing Refuel and lubricate outdoors only Only remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is stopped Thoroughly cle...

Page 7: ...e manual Take precautions when doing this to ensure that you do not put undue stress on your back when lifting from the carton It is recommended that two people lift out the mower to prevent injury or use a suitable hoist if available Refer to the separate Engine Manufacturers Owners Manual supplied with every rotary mower that accompanies this booklet and carry out all of the safety checks before...

Page 8: ...ely back into place Note that if the engine is overfilled it will smoke excessively or appear to be seized Do not fill the petrol tank too full to allow for fuel expansion It is recommended that approximately 5mm to 10mm of tank space is left for this When handling fuel Do not fill tank when the engine is running Do not smoke or expose naked flame Do fill tank in open well ventilated area Do wipe ...

Page 9: ...lat surface a bench is ideal STEP 2 Tilting the top of the catcher forward ease onto the base Locate the front lugs and tilt carefully rearwards to align remaining lugs STEP 3 Ensure both halves are aligned and the lugs engaged Clamp together the top and bottom halves with firm downward hand pressure to lock securely ...

Page 10: ... the handle locking lever and rotate the upper handlebar forward over the mower body There are two locking levers on 500SF and 650SF models Handlebar Height adjustment instructions Mulch Catch models The height of the handlebar can be adjusted to various heights Lift the grass flap and secure it in the open position loosen the four bolts two on each side holding the handle to the mower The handle ...

Page 11: ...e if necessary 4 When the engine starts move the throttle to the run position and to the speed desired 5 In the case of flooding occurring move the throttle to the stop position pull the starter cord 5 6 times then move the throttle lever to the choke start or run position and pull the starter cord as above Follow the above 1 to 5 steps for restarting after emptying catcher or short rest periods A...

Page 12: ...eed and a graduated quadrant slide allows for selected slower running speeds Note that the engine speed dictates the speed and operation of the cutting system Note that as soon as the engine is cranked the cutting blades rotate immediately Models fitted with Zone Start allow effortless trouble free at the handle starting while keeping feet and hands away from the cutting mechanism and danger zones...

Page 13: ...y the black knob Apply an outward force to the lever to disengage it from the quadrant rack setting Holding the lever out move the lever up or down the quadrant rack to the desired height of cut Engage the lever into the quadrant rack by releasing the outward force Note that when using a mulching lawnmower using the higher height settings will give the best mulching performance There are two holes...

Page 14: ...on top of the catcher Your catcher is now attached To remove the grass catcher stop the engine hold the catcher by its top handle raise the rear flap Lift the grass catcher up and away from the lawnmower and return the grass flap to its down closed position Avoid leaving the catcher in direct sunlight when not in use The catcher will not deteriorate if stored wet but prolonged exposure to sunlight...

Page 15: ...cut grass is not exposed to the direct sunlight Limit your ground speed to suit the conditions and to obtain the best finish and distribution The slower the forward speed the better the finish Keep the blades sharp for optimum mulching performance and to reduce engine power loss and speed Keep the underside of the lawnmower body clean so that the airflow is not restricted If a trail of grass is vi...

Page 16: ... ensuring it is positioned correctly Guide the mulcher plug in over the rear axle and clip into position Lower the rear flap The lawnmower is now ready to use as a mulcher model Removing the plug Stop the engine Lift the rear flap of the lawnmower Grasp the Mulcher Plug by its handles and lift clear of the rear axle of the lawnmower Guide the mulcher plug out over the rear axle of the lawnmower Lo...

Page 17: ...ll smoke excessively or appear to be seized Periodically the oil level should be checked to ensure it is correct Engine oil also requires changing after the initial first five hours of use and then every 50 hours of normal use and 25 hours of heavy use thereafter With the mower in a level position 1 Remove the oil dipstick 2 Wipe the dipstick clean replace and remove 3 If the engine oil level is b...

Page 18: ... from corrosion and to give a smooth operation Check that all nuts bolts pins and linkages are secured correctly in place and are in good condition Check the condition of the blades bolts and cutter assembly regularly Remember that badly worn blades will affect grass cutting catcher fill and cause excessive mower vibration It is recommended that you use an authorised Service Agent for any replacem...

Page 19: ...ete set of blades and fasteners 1 Set the lawnmower to highest cutting height 2 Lift the rear flap and prop open to allow access to the blade area 3 Remove each blade blade retaining bolt nut washer and discard 4 Fit the new blades blade bolts washer and nuts 5 Torque the blade nuts 20 Nm and check each blade is free to move after lightening 6 Remove the prop from the rear flap and replace the spa...

Page 20: ...ier off the engine shaft 3 Either sharpen and balance the old blade or fit a new one 4 Grease the engine shaft assemble in reverse order ensuring the drive key is located correctly 5 Torque the centre bolt to 50 Nm Centre Bolt 50 Nm Flail Blade Bolts 20 Nm free to move Check your engine Manufacturers Maintenance Instructions when carburettor adjustment is required to compensate for changes in fuel...

Page 21: ...sure maximum mower performance and catcher fill Simply hose out the catcher and screen after each use to ensure maximum mower performance and catcher fill Your rotary lawnmower features a wash nozzle for easy cleaning of the underside of the body Simply run the lawnmower at a moderate speed place a garden hose into the wash nozzle and turn on the water supply for two to three minutes The action of...

Page 22: ...ed off where fitted then remove all fuel from the carburettor fuel line and tank to prevent the formation of gum like deposits The lawnmower should then be started up and run until all of the fuel left in the system is used Remove the spark plug and pour 15 cc of engine oil into the cylinder crank slowly to distribute the oil and replace the spark plug Store the lawnmower in a clean dry area away ...

Page 23: ...ective spark plug Spark plug gap incorrect Vent hole in the filler cap is blocked Dirt water or stale fuel in the tank Carburettor is flooded with fuel Move throttle to choke start position Refer to engine manual Remove debris from around engine Refer to Blade Care Changing Blades Check oil level and drain excessive oil Check oil level air cleaner and spark plug and correct as necessary Refer to B...

Page 24: ...Spare Parts have been used or if repairs have been carried out by other than authorized Service Agents 4 This warranty does not cover the costs of transportation of any part s but does cover the labour part costs incurred in repairing or replacing any defective part s 5 The seller reserves the right to inspect any faulty part s in order to determine the validity of the warranty claim or for any ot...

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