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height adjustment lever located at the rear right hand wheel.   

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Grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and pull the lever away from the base to 

disengage the lever from the height adjustment rack (2).   

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Move the lever either forwards or backwards to the   

desired position and release the lever so as to engage in the    height adjustment rack. 

                                                                                                                                                       

Figure 3. Height adjustment 

 

  

OPERATION -Mulch Mowers (only) Installing the Mulch Plug 

 

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With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted)   

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Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to figures 7 and 9.   

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Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far forward as possible.   

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Align the two locating pins (1) (on the underside of the mulch plug) with the slots (2) in the top surface of the 
back ledge (3) of the mower base and lower the mulch plug until the lower face rests flat on top of the back 
ledge of the mower base. Refer to figures 8 & 10.   

Low er the rear flap. N. To ensure the mulch plug is correctly seated, the rear flap should close against the vertical 

face of the mulch plug legs with clearance to the horizontal extensions.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 7. Mulch plug installation                                                                    Figure 8. Mulch plug installation 

(A) - Push Mower                                                                                                        (B) - Push Mower   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  

Figure 9. Mulch plug installation                                                              Figure 10. Mulch plug installation                       

                        (A) - Self propelled Mower 

                                                            (B) - Self Propelled Mower   

Removing the Mulch Plug 

 

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With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower.   

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Grasp the rear of the mulch plug and lift up and away from the mower. Refer to figures 8 and 10.   

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Guide the mulch plug out by rotating the shorter left hand side to the right and then guiding the longer right hand section 

until clear of the mower. Refer to figures 7 

 

                                                                                                                                           

 

 

OPERATION -All mowers   

To Start the engine   

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed starting procedure. 

Ensure that the engine oil is at the correct level and that the fuel tank is full of fresh unleaded fuel. 

  Move the throttle control lever to the :- “CHOKE” 

position (where fitted)   

- or the “FAST” 

position and prime the engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual.   

  

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Summary of Contents for 600SF

Page 1: ... WARNING Read this manual before operating your BUSHRANGER Lawnmower www poweruplawncare com au TM Owners Manual Bushranger 600SF ...

Page 2: ...ark plug wire before clearing blockages checking or working on the mower Before using always visually inspect to see that blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to preserve balance DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS Check all nuts bolts and screws often always be sure the mower is in a safe operating condition Use only gen...

Page 3: ...a container specifically designed for the purpose In general plastic containers are unsuitable Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect the mower if a the mower begins to vibrate abnormally or b after striking a foreign object Never cut grass while walking backwards Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives walks or roads Walk never run Mow across the face of ...

Page 4: ...out of the cardboard carton and place on a level surface Loosen the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs A where fitted Fold the handle bars out straight in line with the lower handle bars Tighten the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs A or the cam locks B to secure the handle bars in position Refer to figure 1 Remove and discard the white protective packing sheet from the mower Engine oil Oil must be add...

Page 5: ...the mower base Refer to figures 8 10 Low er the rear flap N To ensure the mulch plug is correctly seated the rear flap should close against the vertical face of the mulch plug legs with clearance to the horizontal extensions Figure 7 Mulch plug installation Figure 8 Mulch plug installation A Push Mower B Push Mower Figure 9 Mulch plug installation Figure 10 Mulch plug installation A Self propelled...

Page 6: ...ry 25 hours of normal mowing The elements must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty conditions Replace immediately if the element is damaged Spark plug Refer to the engine owner s manual for detailed maintenance instructions For best results remove the spark plug every 50 hours for gap checking and replace every 100 hours of use Replace the spark plug at any time if it is found...

Page 7: ...fer to figure 16 Using gloves and a suitable spanner remove the blade assembly Retain the D plates and discard the blades and fasteners Figure 16 Blade Attachments NB Mowers fitted with a circular cutting disc must be fitted with a D Plate as shown in figure 16 Fit new blades and fasten in the correct order Refer to figure 16 Tighten the blade retaining nuts firmly to 16Nm Remove the flap prop clo...

Page 8: ...ction To decrease the stretch rotate the thumb wheel A in a clockwise direction Refer to figure 17 Check that the clutch disengages by pulling the mower backwards with the clutch engagement lever released the rear wheels should free wheel If not do not attempt to start the mower as it may drive off unattended If the mower free wheels test the mower at all engine speeds ensuring that it self diseng...

Page 9: ...e spark plug lead and lower the wheels to the ground MAINTENANCE Mulch mowers only Mulching Equipment For optimum mulching performance The mulch blades are to be kept sharp Maintain the blade sharpening angle when sharpening Keep the cutting edge feather free when sharpening Keep the underside of the mower deck and the mulch plug free of build up Refer to the Cleaning section on page 7 MULCH MOWIN...

Page 10: ...tempt to mulch if the grass is too wet Wet grass tends to clump together and does not evenly spread out It also clogs up the underside of the base Do not mulch mow on too low a cutting height Remember the maximum cut should be 25mm off the top of the grass or 1 3rd the grass blade height whichever is the lesser amount Refer to figure 20 Do not push the mower too fast To obtain the best finish it m...

Page 11: ...is void if parts other than genuine have been used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the manufacturer s written authority The above warranty does not exclude any condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant legislation which implies any condition which cannot be excluded AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be e...

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