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The blades in this Bushranger Lawn Mower are designed to cut grass. Drier than normal conditions and foreign 
objects can cause more wear. In time, these blades will wear and will need to be replaced in order to obtain 
maintain a clean cut on your grass. To replace blades, follow the procedure set out below:
1. 

Ensure that the engine is turned off and that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

2. 

Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. 

3. 

Set height adjuster to position 1-11 (Refer Page 8).

4. 

Lower handles toward the ground and place heavy object on handles.

5. 

Remove blade disc or blade by loosening centre-mounting bolts.

6. 

Remove blades from disc by loosening mount bolts. 

7. 

Assembly is reversal of this procedure. 

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Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before attempting any of the above   

 checks.
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Do not tip machine for maintenance with the engine running and/or with oil in the engine. Drain engine of oil 

 

first if the machine must be tipped. This will ensure that oil does not run into the air filter, muffler or 

 carburettor.

Should difficulties persist after these recommendations have been attempted, please refer to your local authorised 
Bushranger Servicing Dealer.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

REPLACEMENT OF BLADES 

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 DANGER

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 WARNING

!

 CAUTION

Shut engine down, ensure all 
rotating parts have stopped and 
remove spark plug lead before 
commencing maintenance work

If you are not confident in carrying 
out the following maintenance, or 
have difficulty understanding the 
instructions, consult an authorised 
Bushranger Servicing Dealer.

Blades are sharp and can cut you. 
Always wear gloves and use extra 
caution when servicing them.

PROBLEM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Engine not starting

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Check fuel and oil levels

• 

Check “START-STOP” switch

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Check throttle and choke positions

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Ensure spark plug lead is connected

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Refer to the engine manual

Unusual noise and/or vibrations

• 

Check for loose blade/s –tighten blades

• 

Check for obstructions under mower or in catcher – 
clear obstruction

Engine running, blade not rotating

• 

Shut the unit off and take directly to a Bushranger 
servicing dealer for repair.

Mower clogging with material

• 

Grass to damp to mulch correctly – Lift height 
adjuster or allow grass to dry first

• 

Mowing too much grass at once

Summary of Contents for BUSH46THU6

Page 1: ...UTILITY MOWER BUSH46TKU6 BUSH46THU6 BUSH53THU6 BUSH53TKU7 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ne Starting Procedure 7 Shutting Down the Machine 7 Height Adjuster Position 8 Mulching Guide 9 Mulching Guide Table 9 Servicing 10 Replacement of blades 11 Trouble Shooting 11 Warranty Information 12 Note the Serial Number and purchase date of your machine here for your records Serial Number ______________________________ This number is located on the base Purchase Date _________ _________ ______...

Page 3: ...ned in this manual were in effect at printing Equipment described within this manual may be optional Some illustrations may not be applicable to your unit The safe operation of your Bushranger Lawn Mower is now your responsibility as well as the responsibility of any other person that will operate this machine Please read the entire operating instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with th...

Page 4: ... operator must maintain it in effective working order Before leaving or transporting the machine ensure that the engine is turned off and that all moving parts have come to a complete stop as the blades can continue to rotate for up to 10 seconds after the engine has been turned off Turn off the engine Before clearing blockages or eliminating clogging in the discharge chute If excessive vibration ...

Page 5: ...uthorised Bushranger Servicing Dealer for all other work Store petrol only in a container intended for this purpose Store petrol in a cool dry place away from sources of flames or sparks e g hot water systems grinding equipment and barbeques Refuel the engine only in a well ventilated area Do not smoke whilst refuelling The fuel tank should be filled with petrol before starting the engine The fuel...

Page 6: ...ntire safety section before proceeding Keep people away from unit while operating 15 metres minimum Always stand clear of discharge area Handle Throttle control Wheels Base Engine Refer to manual for operation Engine starter handle Height adjuster Handle knobs loosen to fold handles Side chute ...

Page 7: ...s 5 Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes 6 Run the engine at maximum throttle setting 7 NB Some models may have a fixed throttle Please refer to the engine owners manual for the configuration of your machine 1 Adjust the throttle control to the slow position 2 Switch the engine off Allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before transporting or storing the unit WARNING AVOID IN...

Page 8: ...he mower blades are too low to cut grass and damage may result Please refer to the table below for more information Tip Remember grass is a living plant and requires its leaves to live The leaves are what you cut and by cutting too low can result in killing of your grass and a poor finish This can also cause premature wear and damage to your lawn mower B A RESULT DESIRED HEIGHT ADJUSTER POSITION R...

Page 9: ...o move throughout the grass without stalling the engine You can now check for any objects low in the grass that would previously have been hidden Now set the mowing height to the desired result and continue mowing GRASS HEIGHT CONDITION HEIGHT ADJUSTER POSITION MOWING TYPE FOR BEST RESULT Result Desired Before Cut 1 5cm 1 5cm 2cm DRY WET GREEN 3 Side Rear Discharge or Mulch 2cm 2cm 4cm DRY GREEN 4...

Page 10: ...place blade disc if blade mount holes are worn or cracking is evident Always inspect wheel bearings for looseness or damage prior to each use replace when worn Always inspect machine for any loose worn or broken components before starting the engine Replace engine oil at intervals as specified in the engine manual For aspects of servicing not covered by this Operators Manual refer to an authorised...

Page 11: ... does not run into the air filter muffler or carburettor Should difficulties persist after these recommendations have been attempted please refer to your local authorised Bushranger Servicing Dealer TROUBLE SHOOTING REPLACEMENT OF BLADES DANGER WARNING CAUTION Shut engine down ensure all rotating parts have stopped and remove spark plug lead before commencing maintenance work If you are not confid...

Page 12: ...ty Australian Consumer Law REG 90 The benefits to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation...

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