★
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull the cord rapidly to overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start engine. Repeat if necessary
★
If a “Choke”
is fitted move the throttle control lever to the “FAST”
position after the engine starts .
To Stop the engine
Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position
Wait till the engine comes to a complete stop before removing or fitting the grass catcher or mulch plug to the mower,
or attempting any maintenance work on the mower.
OPERATION -Self Propelled mowers only
Engaging the Drive
★
Start the engine and move the throttle to the
“FAST”position.
★
Push slowly on the clutch engagement lever
to engage the self-propelled drive to the rear
wheels. Refer to figure 13.
Disengaging the Drive
★
Release the clutch engagement lever.
★
Allow the clutch engagement lever to
return to the disengaged position.
MAINTENANCE -All mowers
Engine air cleaner
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions. The engine air cleaner elements must be
serviced after every 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
that the electrodes are pitted or burned or the porcelain cracked. For replacement refer to engine owner’s manual for
correct spark plug.
Muffler
Check the condition of the muffler periodically for rust and cracks. Replace if found to be damaged
as this can lead to increased exhaust noise. Replace only with a genuine original equipment part.
Blades -
refer figure 15
Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals, or after striking a solid
object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally. The blades with use, will lose their sharp edge
and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate. When this happens, all the blades should be
removed and replaced with a new set of blades. Always use genuine replacement blades and only
replace blades in sets to maintain balance.
MAINTENANCE -All mowers
Cutting Assembly
