WARNING: Make this adjustment only when the blade is stopped.
6. “3 in 1”
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.2cm from 6cm to 4cm grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife - Do not mow wet grass
- Set max. Motor speed
- Only move at working pace
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side and mowing blade
Starting Operation
ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the mulching wedge with the button into the
opening on the deck. (Fig. 6A/ Fig. 6B)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
Fig. 6A
Fig. 6B
TWO: Resetting for side-discharge mowing
WARNING: Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!
1. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Mount the Mulching wedge.
3. Unlock the locking mechanism
4. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 7B)
5. Mount the side discharge channel for side discharge on the support pin of the sideward flap.(Fig. 7C)
6. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the side discharge channel. (Fig. 7D)
(Fig. 7A)
Fig. 7A
Fig. 7B
Fig. 7C
THREE: Mowing with the grass catcher
For mowing with the grass catcher, remove the mulching wedge and side discharge channel for
side discharge and mount the grass catcher.
1. Removing the mulching wedge:
-Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
2. Removing the side discharge channel for side discharge:
-Lift sideward flap and remove the side discharge channel.
-The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge opening on the housing by mean of
spring force.
-Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge opening forms of grass rest and stuck dirt.
3. Mount the grass catcher:
-To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher on rear of mower.
-To remove: grasp and lift the rear cover, remove grass catcher.
WARNING: only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in
your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
7.2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug, make certain the metal
loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as
shown in Fig. 8B.
4. Grasp the start handle as shown Fig. 8B and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide
bolt after engine starts. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
2. When starting cool engine, turn throttle choke lever to “
” position. When starting warm
engine and Operating, turn throttle choke lever to “
” position. (Fig.8A)
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7
Fig. 7D
Locking mechanism
