Caring for your Lawnmower
If you do not intend to use your lawnmower for long
periods it is advisable to follow this procedure after use:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Fully close the fuel tap.
(J)
3. Restart the engine.
4. As fuel runs out the engine will begin to stop, tilt the
lawnmower slightly.
5. Once the engine has stopped, release the Operator
Presence Control.
6. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
7. Remove all fuel from the fuel tank.
Cleaning - USE GLOVES
•
Keep your lawnmower clean
-
grass clippings left in
any of the air intakes, around the engine or under
the deck could become a potential fire hazard.
•
Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with a piece of
wood or similar.
(T1)
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from
around the engine and from all air intakes.
3. Remove the fan,
See 'Removing and Fitting the
Blade',
and clean with a soft brush.
(T2)
4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.
Transporting your Lawnmower
•
Turn the fuel tap to the off position and transport with
the engine in a horizontal position.
•
Never transport the lawnmower when it is running.
Storing Your Lawnmower
Turn the fuel tap to the off position and store in a cool,
dry, damp-proof and safe place with the engine in a
horizontal position. Service your lawnmower after the
last cut of the year as follows:-
At the end of the Mowing Season
1. Stop the engine.
2. Fully close the fuel tap.
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3. Restart the engine.
4. As fuel runs out the engine will begin to stop, tilt the
lawnmower slightly.
5. Once the engine has stopped, release the Operator
Presence Control.
6.
Disconnect the spark plug lead.
7. Remove all fuel from the fuel tank.
8.
Remove the spark plug lead and spark plug. Pour one
teaspoon (5ml) of oil through the spark plug hole. Pull the
starting handle 2 or 3 times. This will distribute oil on the
internal surfaces of the engine. Inspect, clean and replace
the spark plug. If a new spark plug is required contact your
local approved Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centre/Dealer.
Do not re-connect the spark plug lead.
9. Clean the air filter. See
'Cleaning the Air Filter'.
10. Renew the blade if it is cracked, damaged or bent.
Renew the blade bolt if necessary.
See 'Removing
and Fitting the Blade' for complete instructions.
11. Use only genuine EOP parts and accessories
specified for this product.
12. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly
See 'Cleaning'.
13. Your local approved
Electrolux Outdoor Products
Service Centre/Dealer
will carry out any service or
repairs required.
14. Store your lawnmower in a cool, dry, damp-proof
and safe place.
Guarantee and Guarantee Policy
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture
within the guarantee period, Electrolux Outdoor Products,
through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the
repair or replacement to the customer free of charge
providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty
adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by
Electrolux Outdoor Products.
(f)
The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the country
for which it was specified.
(i)
The machine has not been used commercially.
*
This guarantee is additional to, and in no way
diminishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is
important that you read the instructions contained in this
Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and
maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
*
Replacing worn or damaged blades
*
Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
*
Failures as a result of sudden impact.
*
Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance
with the instructions and recommendations contained in this
Operator's Manual.
*
Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee.
*
The following items listed are considered as wearing parts
and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are,
therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim:
Blades, cables, recoil ropes, filters.
*
Caution!
Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the
warranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly
by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not
either manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor
Products, or by the machine having been modified in any way.
Environmental Information
Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using,
where practical, components manufactured in the most
environmentally responsible manner, according to company
procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end of
the products’ life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have
been labelled (where practical) for categorised recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered when
disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.
DISPOSAL OF FUELS AND LUBRICATING OILS
• Wear protective clothing when handling any fuels and lubricants.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Remove petrol and engine oil before transporting the product.
• Contact your local authority for information of your nearest
Recycling/Disposal Station.
• Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils with household waste
• Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils to water.
• Waste fuels/oils are harmful, but can be recycled and
should be disposed of through the recognised facilities.
• Do NOT incinerate
Service Recommendations
• Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
• We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a
professional application.
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