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ENGINE
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your mower.
Carry out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine mounting bolts
regularly to be sure they are tight.
WARNING
Before making any adjustments to your mower make sure that the engine is turned off and that the blade
has STOPPED ROTATING. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it cannot accidentally
contact the spark plug before touching anything under the mower housing.
ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the centre of the handle.
It operates the choke, for starting, and allows
you to set the governed speed of the engine
while cutting or to stop the engine.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
RUNNING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
When filling the fuel tank, always leave an air space of about 5mm to allow for expansion of fuel
FUEL
USE ONLY CLEAN FRESH PETROL AT ALL TIMES,
preferably unleaded, with an octane rating of at least
91. Four stroke (cycle) engines use straight fuel.
FUEL FILLING
1. Position the mower on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
2. Clean around the fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap
4. Place a clean funnel in the fuel filler.
5. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, allowing
room in tank for fuel expansion.
6. Replace the fuel tank cap.
7. Clean up any spilt fuel.
WARNING
Petrol vapour is highly flammable and explosive. Handle with extreme care. Store in an approved
container. Do not fill tank when engine is running or is still hot. Do not allow open flame, matches or
smoking nearby. Fill tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Wipe away any spills and move the mower
away from any petrol fumes before starting engine.
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WARNING
smoking nearby. Fill tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Wipe away any spills and move the mower
away from any petrol fumes before starting engine.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
FUEL
USE ONLY CLEAN FRESH PETROL AT ALL TIMES,
preferably unleaded, with an octane rating of at least
91. Four stroke (cycle) engines use straight fuel.
FUEL FILLING
1. Position the mower on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
2. Clean around the fuel tank.
CAUTION
RUNNING THE ENGINE
ENGINE
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your mower. Carry
out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine mounting bolts regularly to be
sure they are tight.
WARNING
Before making any adjustments to your mower make sure that the engine is turned off and that the
blade has STOPPED ROTATING. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it cannot
accidentally contact the spark plug before touching anything under the mower housing.
ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the centre of the handle. It
operates the choke, for starting, and allows you to
set the governed speed of the engine while cutting
or to stop the engine.
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3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
5. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, allowing
room in tank for fuel expansion.
6. Replace the fuel tank cap.
7. Clean up any spilt fuel.