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4. TECHNICAL DATA
Differences between three models
Noise emission values according to directive 2000/14/EC
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 FOLDING HANDLE
1. Use the locking knob to fix the lower handlebars into
the unit body.
(Fig. 1A/Fig. 1B/Fig. 1C/Fig. 1D)
2. Lift the two locking levers to release the upper
handlebars for folding.
(Fig. 1E)
3. Push the locking lever closed to lock the handlebars in
the operating position.
(Fig. 1F)
4. Adjust the tension by turning the lock nut with a
suitable spanner.
(Fig. 1G/Fig. 1H)
5. Attach the cable-clamp to the position shown and then
attach the cable.
(Fig. 1I/Fig. 1J)
5-2 ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE ANGLE
A) Pull the locking lever opening;
B) Rotating the upper handle centered of the angle
adjusting gear for adjusted a appropriate angle into
the scope –20° to 20° (5 position: –20°/–10°/0°/10°/
20°) as the
Fig. 2
shown;
C) Push the locking lever closed to connect the lower
handle and the upper handle.
5-3 MOUNTING THE GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher
on rear of mower.
(Fig. 3A/Fig. 3B/Fig. 3C)
2. To remove: grasp and lift rear cover, remove grass
catcher.
5-4 STARTER HANDLE
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 4)
5-5 HEIGHT OF CUT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height.
(Fig. 5 and
see clause 7.9)
6. “3 IN 1” (only for PLM4617,
PLM4618)
These lawn mowers can be retrofitted from its normal
function, based on the application purpose:
From lawn mower with rear discharge to:
1. Mulching mower or as
2. Side-discharge mower.
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm form 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife - Do not mow wet grass
Model
PLM4616
PLM4617
PLM4618
Engine type
B&S500, 10T6
B&S500, 10T6
B&S500, 10T6
Self-propelled
no
no
yes
Engine displacement
158 cm
3
158 cm
3
158 cm
3
Blade width
460 mm
460 mm
460 mm
Rated speed
2,800/min
2,800/min
2,800/min
Fuel tank capacity
800 ml
800 ml
800 ml
Grass catcher capacity
60 L
60 L
60 L
Net weight
28.6 kg
29.2 kg
32.3 kg
Height adjustment
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
Model
Front handle of
deck
Side discharge
Self-propelled
PLM4616
PLM4617
PLM4618
EN ISO 3744, EN ISO 4871
PLM4616
PLM4617
PLM4618
L
pA
(SPL) at the site of the user
85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
Measured sound power level
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
Guaranteed sound power level L
wA
96 dB (A)
96 dB (A)
96 dB (A)
Vibration EN ISO 20643
3.099 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
2
3.099 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
2
3.099 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
2
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