4
Preparation
•
OIL
LEVEL
-
Note: THE UNIT IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT ENGINE OIL.
•
Remove the oil filler cap (Red/Orange) by rotating to the left, Use any good
SAE
30 or
SAE
15W-30 oil, try to buy one with and extendible filler
nozzle or use a suitable funnel to avoid spillage. Approximately 350-400ml of oil will be required on first filling, Constantly check the dipstick until
the correct level is achieved. Screw the dipstick in each time carefully and remove the opposite way, wipe the dipstick clean each time to ensure
an accurate reading.
Do not
over-fill.
• Before each use, unscrew the dipstick and check oil level. (Fig.1.6, Fig.3). Top up if necessary.
•
Markings on the dipstick indicate maximum and minimum oil levels.
•
FUEL
LEVEL
- Note: The unit is supplied without fuel. The tank holds a maximum of 1 litre.
• Recommended fuel is lead free and at least 95 octane.
WARNING: DO NOT
overfill the fuel.
WARNING: DO NOT
add fuel when the engine is either running or mower is hot.
Operation/Starting the mower
NOTE:
Read and fully understand the safety instructions before using this lawnmower.
WARNING:
Turn mower off before making any adjustment or adding components.
• The throttle lever has two start positions
• COLD ENGINE
- Push throttle all the way forward.
• WARM ENGINE
- Pull the throttle lever all the way back.
• To start the unit, pull the start/brake lever (Fig.1.1) towards the handle (Fig.1.4) and hold it there to allow the motor to spin.
• When initially starting the unit from cold, prime the unit by depressing the priming bulb three or four times (Fig.5).
•
Sharply pull the starter cord to it’s extent and allow it to rewind gently under control. The engine should start after 2-4 pulls.
• To turn the engine off, release the start/brake lever
slowly. (Only let go or release quickly in an emergency as this can damage your engine).
•
NOTE
: The cutting blade may not stop immediately.
• The travel of the unit is controlled by the Travel lever (Fig.1.2). When the lever is pulled toward the handle, the mower will start moving.
• To stop the forward motion of the mower, release the Travel lever.
•
The speed of travel of the mower is controlled by the ‘T’ shift lever (Fig.1.3). Fully back is slowest speed, fully forward is fastest.
•
NOTE
: Only move the Travel Speed Control lever when the engine is running.
Fig.4
Fig.1-10
Min
Max
Fig.5
SAE Oil recommendation
Oil level reading
Oil filler location
Fig.3
