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Page 2: ... Card should be filled in retained and used as reference with any Correspondence that you may have with your Service Agent or Manufacturer MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE PRICE INCL GST OWNERS NAME OWNERS ADDRESS RETAILERS NAME RETAILERS ADDRESS ...

Page 3: ...eight adjustment instructions 5 Mulch models 5 OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Starting the lawnmower Cold starts 6 Starting the lawnmower Hot starts 6 Stopping the engine 6 Throttle control lever 7 Zone start handle 7 Recoil start handle 7 Cutting height adjustment 8 Cutting blade adjustment 9 Grass catcher 10 Self propelled model 11 ...

Page 4: ...propelled 13 Fasteners and linkages 13 Blade care 13 Change worn or damaged blades 13 Disc blade assembly 14 Blade replacement torque settings 15 Carburettor adjustment 15 CLEANING STORAGE Cleaning the mower body 16 Cleaning the catcher 16 Muffler 16 Cleaning under self propelled drive cover 17 Storage 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 WARANTY 19 ...

Page 5: ...ions before starting operations Be careful 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 1 ...

Page 6: ...lawnmower 5 Never operate the lawnmower while people or animals are nearby 6 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals 7 Never operate the lawnmower with defective 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 dan...

Page 7: ...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 clean ...

Page 8: ...T OVERFILL Then screw the dipstick securely back into place Note that if the engine is overfilled it will smoke excessively or appear to be seized Fuel Your engine will run best on fresh clean unleaded petrol 91 octane Use of unleaded fuel results in fewer combustion deposits burns cleaner and gives longer valve life Do not fill the petrol tank too full to allow for fuel expansion It is recommende...

Page 9: ...cord To change the handlebars back to the storage position simply loosen the handle locking lever and rotate the upper handlebar forward over the mower body Handlebar Height adjustment instructions 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 ca...

Page 10: ...out a zone start feature place your foot against the mower body then grasp the starter grip 3 Repeat the starting procedure above 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 positio...

Page 11: ...lower running speeds Note that the engine speed dictates the speed and operation of the cutting system Zone Start handle 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 To start simply pull the zone start h...

Page 12: ...rce 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 in the axle bell cranks on the left...

Page 13: ...y correct all around the mower body If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug Rotate the blade s until it is accessible from the rear flap area Re fit the spark plug cable If it is impossible to obtain a good clean cut it may be necessary to take the mower to your local Service Agent to have a new set of blades fitted Grass catcher Your rotary la...

Page 14: ...d 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 can cause premature UV breakdown Dust and clippings will build up inside the catcher and on its venting screen particularly during wet weather mowing This debris will impede the function of the catcher so it should be removed by hosing out with w...

Page 15: ... speed selection lever mounted on the left handlebar Select 1 slow speed 2 intermediate speed and 3 fast speed Change speeds with the engine running Speeds may be changed with the mower stationary or moving IMPORTANT PREVENT DAMAGE Regular maintenance is essential for the continued safe operation of the machine Correct servicing will prolong the working life of the machine and safeguard the Warran...

Page 16: ... Remove the oil dipstick 2 Wipe the dipstick clean replace and remove 3 If the engine oil level is below the minimum mark on the dipstick top up with the correct grade of engine oil to the full mark on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL Then screw the dipstick securely back into place Note that if the engine is overfilled it will smoke excessively or appear to be seized Clean the air cleaner Remove and...

Page 17: ...ng and possible engine damage Throttle control Self Propelled control Lubricate the cable every 25 hours of mowing by applying a light oil to the top of the inner wire and allowing it to gravity drain down the inside The throttle control lever quadrant should have medium grease smeared over it to protect it from corrosion and to give a smooth operation Fasteners and linkages Check that all nuts bo...

Page 18: ...low 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 tightening 6 Remove the prop from the rear flap and replace the spark plug cable If the disc is damaged it will need replacing as follows 1 Tip the lawnmower with its spark plug upward ...

Page 19: ...ngs Centre Bolt 50 Nm Flail Blade Bolts 20 Nm free to move Carburettor Adjustment Check your engine Manufacturers Maintenance Instructions when carburettor adjustment is required to compensate for changes in fuel temperature altitude or load 15 ...

Page 20: ...ill be in good working order the next time it is required Disconnect the spark plug lead and thoroughly clean the engine underside of the chassis wheels and grass catcher 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 minut...

Page 21: ...is warm and drain the engine oil and refill with the correct grade to the required level The fuel shut off valve should be closed 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 oi...

Page 22: ...l tank Refill with clean fresh fuel before starting Vent hole in the filler cap is blocked Clean or replace filler cap Engine skips at high speed Spark plug gap too small Refer to engine manual Engine idles Poorly Blocked engine cooling fins and air passages Remove debris from around engine Air cleaner element is dirty Service or replace air cleaner Engine overheats Cooling airflow restricted Remo...

Page 23: ...ades blade bolts belts and spark plugs which can be subjected to use beyond their normal working capacity are also excluded 3 This warranty is void if parts other than genuine 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...

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