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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 

Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. Please keep this manual safe for future reference. 
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the lawn-mower is operated correctly and is safe to use.

12HOURS OF USE

24HOURS OF USE

36HOURS OF USE

AIR FILTER

CLEAN

CLEAN

REPLACE

SPARK PLUG

CHECK

CLEAN

REPLACE

ENGINE OIL

CHECK

REPLACE

CHECK

ENGINE OIL TO BE CHANGED AFTER 8 HRS

CLEANING 

GENERAL CLEANING

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The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it 
has been used.

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Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and 
hard on any of the mower surfaces.

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Dried grass remnants and dirt may impair the mowing operation.

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Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass. Remove any 
such residue.

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Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount. for 
this purpose, tilt the Lawn mower onto its left side (opposite the oil 
filler neck)

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait until the blade has stopped.

NOTE: Before placing the lawn mower on its side, fully drain the fuel tank using a petrol extraction pump. 

NOTE: Do not tilt the lawn mower by more than 90 degrees.

WARNING! Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This can endanger yourself and others!

NOTE: Faults which cannot be rectified please contact ParkerBrand Customer Service on 

[email protected]

CAUTION! Please be aware that any improper repairs will invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be incurred.

CAUTION! Use only genuine spare parts. The use of non genuine spare parts will void your machines warranty!

Summary of Contents for PPLM-21196

Page 1: ...PETROL LAWNMOWER OWNERS MANUAL PPLM 21196...

Page 2: ...nce of this product The safety precautions and warnings are to ensure your safety and protect you from harm or damage to the product All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Parker...

Page 3: ...THROTTLE ADJUSTER THROTTLE LEVER SELF DRIVE LEVER LOWER HANDLE PPLM 21196 MAIN UNIT 173CC ENGINE STEEL DECK 21 BLADE 4x PUNCTURE PROOF TYRES GRASS BAG SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE MULCHING PLUG DRINKS HOLDER...

Page 4: ...ON BAG LEVERS BRAKE LEVER RED DRIVE LEVER BLACK PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS STARTER ROPE GUIDE DRINKS HOLDER THROTTLE ADJUSTER SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE UPPER HANDLE FIXING KNOB PRIMER BUBBLE FRONT CARRY HANDLE...

Page 5: ...TY OR RETAILER FOR RECYCLING ADVICE SAFETY INFORMATION i WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manual SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE...

Page 6: ...assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION Do not operate the engine in a confined space wh...

Page 7: ...sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and where a key is fitted remove the key Whenever you leave the lawnmower Before refuelling Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down...

Page 8: ...es on themower frame 4 ALIGN HANDLE WITH FRAME Tighten the red locking knob on to the bolt by turning it in a clockwise direction Tighten until the lower handle is secured in place This process will n...

Page 9: ...s located at the top of the lower handle This process will need to be repeated on both sides of the handle 9 10 LOCK LOCKING KNOB TIGHTEN LOCKING KNOB Lock the the assembly in position by pulling the...

Page 10: ...he upper handle very easily simply slide it freen from the opposite side Remove the throttle lever from the upper handle 13 14 PULL THROTTLE CABLE FREE DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE The throttle cable wil...

Page 11: ...ntheupperhandle to attach the drinks holder to these are illustrated above 17 18 FIX DRINKS HOLDER IN PLACE THREAD THROTTLE CABLE Carefully place the drinks holder over the throttle adjuster and align...

Page 12: ...pper handle on the throttle adjuster side of the machine Guide the pivot point of the throttle lever into the hole located on the upper handle 21 22 SECECURE THROTTLE CABLE RE THREAD THROTTLE CABLE Se...

Page 13: ...s four functions these functions can be converted by changing the accessory setting Please refer to the following chart for setting requirements The chart indicates which accessory is required for the...

Page 14: ...O MOWER ASSEMBLY Remove the grass bag Push the plastic mulching plug into the rear discharge chute until it is locked in place Release the flap it will close back to cover the mulching plug Lift the r...

Page 15: ...el tank CAUTION WARNING Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it Keep out of reach of children WARNING Refuel in a well ventilated area with the...

Page 16: ...the engine Start Stop lever toward the upper handle Place your other hand on the starter handle pull the starter handle out approx 10 15cm until you feel a resistance and then start the Engine with a...

Page 17: ...es the engine may be flooded with excess fuel To unflood the engine first release the engine start stop lever to stop engine Locate and disconnect the coil pack from the sparkplug This can be found at...

Page 18: ...mm MAX TO MIN MAX MIN 75mm 25mm SELF PROPELLED FUNCTION Release the engine start stop lever it will return to its Initial position and the engine will automatically switch off This unit equipped with...

Page 19: ...m Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut When mulching to ensure that the cut grass can be...

Page 20: ...ir the mowing operation Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass Remove any such residue Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount for this purpose tilt the Lawn mower...

Page 21: ...lassified SAE30 oil or equivalent e g SAE 10W 30 often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil Never use additives with recommended oil To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is cha...

Page 22: ...drain from the engine and out of the oil filler neck into a suitable container Always throughly clean the mower deck and any oil spillages before using the mower again TIP MACHINE ON ITS SIDE 1 2 NOT...

Page 23: ...pplied MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Remove the air cleaner cover by turning it in an anti clockwise direction X Separate the Air Filter element Y from the Air Filter Housing Z Clean...

Page 24: ...essively and become pitted and blunt it should be replaced or sharpened The sharpness of the blade will affect the performance of the lawnmower NOTE For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only...

Page 25: ...ried out when you next operate the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available Start the engine and let it run until...

Page 26: ...or damaged Contact Customer Services at help parkerbrand co uk Fuel tank is empty Refill with fuel Engine may be flooded Remove spark plug and dry Engine runs unsteady Air filter is soiled Clean Spark...

Page 27: ...E THE QR CODE No resources for your product Don t worry we are adding new content all the time If you require help advice with your product contact us via email at help parkerbrand co uk 2 TAP POP UP...

Page 28: ...ER HANDLE 8 BOLT M6x16 26 PLASTIC PART 44 BOLT 62 SCREW ST6 3X16F 80 FRONT WHEEL AXLE 98 HEIGHT ADJUSTER LEVER 9 BELT COVER 27 CABLE PROTECTION PIPE 45 BRAKE LEVER 63 THROTTLE SWITCH COVER L 81 BOLT M...

Page 29: ...5 PUSH ROD GUIDE PLATE 43 BOLT M6X30 61 RECOIL STARTER FAN 79 AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 8 PISTON 26 ROCKER ASSEMBLY 44 NUT M6 62 STARTER PULLEY 80 RECOPIL STARTER BOLT STUD 9 PISTON RING SET 27 CARBURETTOR...

Page 30: ...eful resources on the ParkerBrand website www parkerbrand co uk which you will find listed under articles or videos on the product page Should you wish to speak with someone in person then we are very...

Page 31: ...6 dB A Guaranteed level of the acoustic output 98 dB A Technical file complied by Parker Products Ltd Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer Signed Date 01 03 23 Name Jason Parker...

Page 32: ...Rev 1 7 April 2023 PPLM 21196...

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