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2. CONTENTS

10. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

10.1 SPARK PLUG............................................................................................................. 21

10.2 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 21

10.3 CLEANING ................................................................................................................. 21

10.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER............................................................................................. 21

10.5 CLEAN AIR FILTER ................................................................................................... 21

10.6 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 22

10.7 CUTTING BLADE....................................................................................................... 22

10.8 CUTTING BLADE....................................................................................................... 22

10.9 BLADE MOUNTING TORQUE................................................................................... 23

10.10 FUEL AND LUBRICATION........................................................................................ 23

10.11

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON) ......................................................23-24

11. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

11.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS .................................................................................. 25

12. DISPOSAL

12.1 DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................. 26

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

.............................................................................. ENCLOSED

11. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

11.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

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Read operator’s manual.

Pay more attention to the

operator’s hands and feet

to avoid injury.

Keep bystanders away.

Safety label found on lawn mower:
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

Toxic fumes.

Don’t operate inside

house.

Caution: Engine hot.

When repairing, please

remove the spark plug,

then repair it according to

operational manual.

Fuel is flammable, keep fire away.
Do not use this machine on

slopes greater than 16.7°.

When mowing, please

wear the glasses and ear

plugs to defend the

operator himself.

Summary of Contents for 66171

Page 1: ...the product keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product Read all these instructions before assembling operating or maintaining this product This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By following all the genera...

Page 2: ... SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal and educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is prohibited No part of...

Page 3: ...DISMOUNTING MULCHING WEDGE AND DISCHARGE GUIDE15 8 7 WHAT IS MULCHING 15 9 LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION 9 1 3 in 1 OPERATION 1 Retrofitting For Mulching Mower 16 2 Resetting For Side discharge Mowing 17 3 Mowing With The Grass Catch Bag 17 9 2 REMOVING THE MULCHING WEDGE 17 9 3 BEFORE STARTING 18 9 4 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE 18 9 5 THROTTLE CONTROL 18 19 9 6 OPERATION PROCEDURES 19 9 7 TO STOP E...

Page 4: ...DISPOSAL 12 1 DISPOSAL 26 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ENCLOSED 11 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 11 1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 25 4 Read operator s manual Pay more attention to the operator s hands and feet to avoid injury Keep bystanders away Safety label found on lawn mower KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Toxic fumes Don t operate inside house Caution Engine hot When repairing please remove the spark plug then rep...

Page 5: ...lt to start or loses power Engine fails to start Problem 1 Air cleaner element is dirty 2 Air slots in engine shroud are blocked 3 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are blocked 4 Gap between electrodes of spark plug is too close 1 Dirt water or stale fuel tank 2 Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged 3 Air cleaner element is dirty 1 Throttle choke not in the correct position...

Page 6: ...1 for 66171 and 66172 Stock No 68598 for 66173 Warning Do not touch rotating blade 10 10 FUEL AND LUBRICATION This machine is not 2 stroke fuel oil must not be mixed This lawn mower is fitted with a air cooled 4 stroke petrol engine Engine oil should be a high grade ISO VG 100 SAE 30 10W 40 Important The engine is supplied without any oil and must be filled before attempting to start Failure to do...

Page 7: ...n until petrol vapours have dissipated replace all fuel tank and container caps securely Replace faulty silencers Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance 10 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 10 6 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Caution DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE SER...

Page 8: ...wer starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and where a key is fitted remove the key whenever you leave the lawn mower before refuelling Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and if the engine is provided with a 10 1 SPARK PLUG Use only original replacement spark plu...

Page 9: ...e engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired by an authorised Draper technician 9 11 GRASS CATCHER FIG 21 Empty and clean the bag make sure it is clean and ensure its meshw...

Page 10: ...o prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended 9 8 ACTIVATING SELF PROPELLED FUNCTION Squeeze the Self drive control handle Fig 19 the lawn mower will move forward automatically about 1m s Grip both the emergency stop control handle and the self drive control handles as shown in Fig 20 Caution Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 250mm Do not...

Page 11: ... warranty Remove the oil tank cap with integral dipstick Fill the oil tank with the aid of a funnel Replace the oil tank cap the cap must be fully tightened to register the correct level Top up accordingly until the max level is achieved Warning Do not overfill Doing so may cause the engine not to start or cause damage Note Ensure you clean up any spilt oil Use only fresh clean good quality unlead...

Page 12: ...kaging is to be thrown away make sure they are disposed of correctly according to local regulations 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX The packaging contains several parts and semi assembled elements that require final assembly Lay out the contents and check off the items against those featured below Main mower motor body Upper handle section Finger nuts Bolts long Bolts short Nuts Nut Pull start retainer hook...

Page 13: ... handlebars by fitting the small bolts into the fixing holes in deck flange and lower handle assembly and turning the nut with a spanner Fig 3 8 2 ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE FIG 2 The adjustment structure is for adjusting operation height angle of the main handle to suit the users comfort Select the most comfortable fixing angle for your particular height upper handle needs to be fitted to check handle ...

Page 14: ...pplication purpose 1 Lawn mower with rear discharge to Fig 9 2 Mulching mower or as Fig 10 3 Side discharge mower Fig 11 8 7 WHAT IS MULCHING When mulching the grass is cut in one working step then finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural fertilizer Hints for mulch mowing Regular cut back by max 2cm from 6cm to 4cm grass high Use a sharp blade a blunt blade will tear not cut Do no...

Page 15: ...pplication purpose 1 Lawn mower with rear discharge to Fig 9 2 Mulching mower or as Fig 10 3 Side discharge mower Fig 11 8 7 WHAT IS MULCHING When mulching the grass is cut in one working step then finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural fertilizer Hints for mulch mowing Regular cut back by max 2cm from 6cm to 4cm grass high Use a sharp blade a blunt blade will tear not cut Do no...

Page 16: ... handlebars by fitting the small bolts into the fixing holes in deck flange and lower handle assembly and turning the nut with a spanner Fig 3 8 2 ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE FIG 2 The adjustment structure is for adjusting operation height angle of the main handle to suit the users comfort Select the most comfortable fixing angle for your particular height upper handle needs to be fitted to check handle ...

Page 17: ...kaging is to be thrown away make sure they are disposed of correctly according to local regulations 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX The packaging contains several parts and semi assembled elements that require final assembly Lay out the contents and check off the items against those featured below Main mower motor body Upper handle section Finger nuts Bolts long Bolts short Nuts Nut Pull start retainer hook...

Page 18: ... warranty Remove the oil tank cap with integral dipstick Fill the oil tank with the aid of a funnel Replace the oil tank cap the cap must be fully tightened to register the correct level Top up accordingly until the max level is achieved Warning Do not overfill Doing so may cause the engine not to start or cause damage Note Ensure you clean up any spilt oil Use only fresh clean good quality unlead...

Page 19: ...o prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended 9 8 ACTIVATING SELF PROPELLED FUNCTION Squeeze the Self drive control handle Fig 19 the lawn mower will move forward automatically about 1m s Grip both the emergency stop control handle and the self drive control handles as shown in Fig 20 Caution Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 250mm Do not...

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Page 28: ... document is part of the product keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product Read all these instructions before assembling operating or maintaining this product This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By fol...

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