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WARNING:
STOP THE ENGINE & UNPLUG THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY REPAIRS OR
MAINTENANCE
1) Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well tightened to keep the lawnmower in a
safe operating condition.
2) Never store the lawnmower over winter with petrol still in the tank.
3) Allow the engine to cool down before storage.
4) To reduce the risk of fire clean the lawnmower in particular the engine, muffler and fuel
tank.
5) Remove all traces of grass, leaves or excess grease.
6) Check frequently the condition of the deflector and the grass catcher, replace them if
damaged.
7) Wear protective gloves for the mounting and sharpening of the blade. Always ensure the
blade is balanced.
STORAGE:
The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn mower for storage at the end of the
mowing season.
1) Remove the fuel from the tank and carburettor by running the engine until it stops.
a) Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls.
b) Remove the spark plug. Pour approx. 20 ml of SAE10w30 or 15w40 engine oil into the combustion
chamber.
2) Pull the starter cord to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Replace the spark
plug.
3) Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully.
4) Oil the blade and under deck area with WD40 type oil to prevent corrosion.
5) Store the lawnmower in a dry, clean and frost-protected place
CAUTION: The engine must have completely cooled down before storing the lawnmower.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or material storage shed,
Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil (WD40 type), coat the
equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.
Be careful not to bend or kink cables when folding the handles.
If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on the handle, pull the starter rope out
from the engine slowly, with the OPC lever released, to prevent the engine from accidently starting.
Slip the starter rope into the rope guide on the handle.
When transporting, engine must be off. Take care not to bend or damage the blade when pushing
the lawnmower over obstacles.
