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Note.
If you are unsure of which cutting height to use, begin
with a high setting and trial a small section of lawn, then
check the appearance of the lawn. Then readjust if necessary
Brake lever
The mower is equip with a brake
lever (14) to improve the safety of
the mower.
During operation the brake lever
must be held, if it is let go the
engine will automatically stop.
To start the lawn mower you
must hold the brake lever to the
handle bar.
Fuelling
Note.
Use fresh unleaded petrol.
1. Unscrew the fuel tank cap (7)
and pour the unleaded petrol
into the tank with the aid of
a funnel.
2. Fill the tank to approximately
2.5 cm below the lowest
portion of the neck to allow for
fuel expansion.
Be careful not to over fill.
3. Be careful not to spill any petrol, if this happens, wipe the
spill with a clean rag.
4. Start the engine at least three meters away from the area
where the fuel tank has been filled in order to avoid the
risk of fire.
WARNING.
Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is
running or still warm, allow it to cool before fuelling.
Note.
For further information refer to the Fuel
Recommendations section in the Briggs & Stratton
instruction manual.
Checking the oil
CAUTION.
The lawn mower is shipped without oil. Do
not start your lawn mower before ensuring it has been
filled with the right amount of correct grade oil. Refer to
the oil recommendations section of the Briggs & Stratton
instruction manual for this information.
1. Move the lawn mower to a
level surface and clean around
the oil filter cap (8) .
2. Remove the oil filter cap with
dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth. Replace it and
retighten the cap.
3. Remove the dipstick again and
check the oil level, the oil should
be at the full mark.
4. If oil is required add it slowly
(the oil capacity is about
0.6 litre), do not over fill.
5. Retighten the oil filter cap firmly
before starting the engine.
Starting the engine
Note.
Before starting the mower
check the oil and fuel levels.
1. Move the
throttle lever (3)
to the cold start
position.
2. Push the primer
bulb firmly
5 times (for
initial starting)
or 3 times (for
engine starting
thereafter).
3. Disengage the brake by
pulling the brake lever (14)
toward the handle. Letting
go of the lever will prevent
the mower from starting or
will stop the engine, if running.
Cold
Start
Cold Start
Run
Hot
Start
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