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4. For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short.
This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds
to develop.
5. Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will
help to prevent matting and graining of the grass.
6. Before checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine
completely and disconnect the spark plug lead and then
tilt the mower so the air filter side is facing upwards.
Use a stick the clear any clogged material, never use
your hands.
7. Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will
clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may loose
your footing.
8. Always mow across slopes not up and down them.
Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause
you to slip and loose control of the mower.
9. If the ground is to dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust
which may clog the air filter. In these conditions it is
recommended to water your lawn the day before mowing.
10. Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to
large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when
mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as
sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks
up above the surface of the lawn.
11. Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other
landscaping material as this can be picked up by the
mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.
12. If the blades do come into contact with something or the
mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately,
remove the spark plug lead and inspect to see if there
is any damage.
Maintenance
Emptying the grass catcher
Note.
Before making any adjustment or maintenance
procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the
spark plug lead is removed.
To remove the catcher, raise the guard while lifting the
catcher to dislodge it from the hooks.
WARNING.
Check the catcher frequently for cracks and
wear and replace it if damaged.
Do not leave clippings in the catcher for extended periods.
Replacing the blades
WARNING.
Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug
before any repairs or maintenance operations.
WARNING.
Never carry out any assembly operations or
adjustments with the engine running.
Note.
Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.
Notes
- Periodically check the blades (14) for nicks and dull
cutting edges and have it sharpened if needed.
- The blades should be sharpened and balanced by an
authorised repair centre.
- If there are rounded or broken
ends, thinned metal or other
damage, replace the blade.
1. With the engine switched
off, remove the catcher and
lift the front of the mower
upwards so the handle bar
sits on the ground and the
spark plug faces upwards.
Note.
Improper tipping may
affect engine performance.
2. Remove the blade disc with a
spanner (not supplied).
The central blade bolt must
be removed first.
