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4-STROKE ENGINE:
Check oil level. Fill up if necessary (read the engine operation manuel). Check fuel level.
Refill if necessary. Type of fuel: UNLEADED PETROL.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1.
Check if spark plug is tightened and wire is attached.
2.
Push primer bulb firmly 3 times (Fig. 8).
3.
Disengage the engine brake by pulling the OPC handle to the handle bar. (O) STOP (Fig. 8)
4.
Pull starter rope firmly. (Fig. 8)
TO STOP ENGINE:
let loose the engine brake lever.
TO START A WARM ENGINE
: same as cold engine except step 2.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
IN GENERAL:
Examine all rotating parts and the condition of the blade at regular intervals. Replace defective parts.
If the blade needs to be re-ground ensure that it is balanced before re-fitting. After using the machine clean the under-
side with a blunt scraper. Also clean the air-holes in the grass catcher regularly as maximum airflow will give the best
grass collection results. Check the oil level in the crankcase regularly and refill if necessary. Read the manual of the
engine manufacturer.
ANNUAL STORAGE:
Empty the fuel tank. Then start the engine and let it run till it stops due to lack of petrol. Remove
the spark plug and put the mower on its side (with spark plug opening up). Pour a few drops of engine oil through
the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank the engine several times to distribute oil. Reinstall the spark plug. Note:
do not connect the wire to the spark-plug. It is advisable to have the blade re-ground and balanced once every sea-
son. Grease the blade and the under-side of the chassis thoroughly. Store the mower in a dry, covered space.
REPLACING THE BLADE:
First disconnect the sparkplugwire. Always use the correct size spanner to remove the
blade. Always wear protecting gloves. Hold the blade with one hand and remove the blade-bolt by rotating the span-
ner anti clockwise. Only replace the blade with the manufacturers recommended blade (dia. 9 and table). Torque for
bladebolt: 45 Nm.
TO CHANGE CRANKCASE OIL (4-STROKE ENGINE):
The crankcase oil should be changed after 5 hours of oper-
ation and every 25 hours thereafter. Use oil SAE 30. Read the engine manufacturers manuel.
1.
Run the engine till it is warm.
2.
Turn the engine off and remove spark plug wire. Put the mower in horizontal position.
3.
Remove the drainplug (on the underside of the crankcase) and drain the oil totally.
4.
Reinstall the drainplug carefully and tighten securely.
5.
Remove the oil fill cap and fill with motor oil as in engine manufacturers manual.
6.
Reinstall oil fill cap and tighten securely.
7.
Check the oil level before each use and add oil as required.
AIR FILTER:
For maintenance and care, read the engine manufacturers manue.
1.
PAPER FILTERS may only be cleaned dry and need replacement every 25 working hours.
2.
SPONGELIKE FILTERS should be cleaned every 5 hours of operation. To clean air filter, proceed as instructed in
the engine manufacturers manual. Replace air filter after 25 hours of operation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Consult your dealer or an acknowledged service station.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER-PROPELLED MODELS
In order to engage the clutch, just move the lever towards the handle bar (See figure 10) while the motor is turning
at full speed. Just release the clutch bracket to stop the machine.
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