5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
9. LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
- Go slow when using a trailing seat.
4. Maintenance and storage.
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
- Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark.
- Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
- To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
- Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
- Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
- If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
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9.10 CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF DECK.
Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after each use to avoid a build-up of
grass,which would prevent proper mulching. Mulching leaves. The mulching of leaves can also be
beneficial to your lawn. When mulching leaves make sure they are dry and are not laying too thick
on the lawn. Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you mulch.
Warning:
if you strike a foreign object, stop the 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
meshwork is ventilated.
9.12 DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass
clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and
corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). See section
10.3.
9.13 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
(FIG.22)
Caution:
(Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn
mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the
spark plug wire).
Your mower is equipped with a central height adjustment lever
offering 5 height positions.
1. Stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
2. The central height adjustment lever offers you 5 different
height positions.
3. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward
the wheel, moving up or down to selected height. All
wheels will be in the same height of cut.
FIG.21
FIG.22
