Introduction
Thank you for buying your new lawnmower. This
manual gives instructions on the correct assembly
and safe use of your mower. It is important that you
read these instructions carefully.
Your mower may be
fitted with a Briggs & Stratton engine, please follow
the appropriate instructions and diagrams.
When fully assembled the machine weighs
approximately 32kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to
remove from packaging.
Take care when pushing the machine over uneven
surfaces. Never lift the machine unless you feel it is
comfortably light enough to do so. Obtain assistance
if you have tight areas or obstacles to negotiate.
Please record the following information. It will help
your service agent if you ever need assistance or
spare parts. The information is located on a label on
the rear of the machine.
Model Nº
Serial Nº
Date of purchase
Intended Use
This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
Unpacking
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging
and check that you have all the following items:
1.
Mower
2.
Handle top
3.
Handle bottom
4.
Grassbox halves
5.
Deflector guard, 2 springs (LH & RH) and
hinge pin.
6.
A hardware pack containing:
Mower Operating Instructions,
4 wingnuts, 2 bolts (square shank),4 bushes,
2 plastic spacers, 4 locknuts, 4 short handle
bolts, rope guide/bolt, 2 cable clips,
Engine manual and
Machine Registration Card
If any components are missing please call the
Consumer Care Hotline on (01449) 742130 for
assistance. We also have a wide network of
Qualcast Approved Service Agents who you can
contact for service and advice both within and
outside the period of the guarantee.
For ordering spares/replacements please refer to
the parts diagram supplied.
Assembly
Assembling the deflector guard assembly to the
mower:
1.
Insert the left hand end of the hinge pin in the
left hand handle bracket hole Fig 1, then locate
the right hand end of the hinge pin in the right
hand handle bracket.
2.
Using a screwdriver to push the pin Fig 1A so
that the groove Fig 1B is visible.
3.
Fit the clip Fig 1C to the groove Fig 1B.
4.
To tension the deflector guard springs locate
the ends of the springs under the lugs, as shown
in Fig 1D. When correctly assembled the
deflector gurard is under spring tension even
when it is in the down position against the
mower.
Assembling the handles:
1.
Assemble the handles Fig 2. Ensure that the rope
guide Fig 2 is fitted on the right hand side of the
handle Fig 2. DO NOT ROUTE ENGINE BRAKE
CABLE THROUGH ROPE GUIDE, USE CABLE CLIPS
FIG 2C SUPPLIED TO SECURE TO HANDLE.
2.
Attach rope to the rope guide by looping the
rope in a anti-clockwise direction Fig 3A.
Assembling Grassbox:
1.
Assemble the grassbox Fig 4.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FIT THE DEFLECTOR
GUARD IS DANGEROUS.
Preparation
Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH OIL IN
THE ENGINE, HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE IS A
SMALL QUANTITY IN THE ENGINE. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO
FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
Checking and Filling
1.
With the mower standing on level ground,
unscrew and remove the oil filler plug Fig 5A.
2.
Wipe the fill plug clean; refit and tighten the filler
cap and then remove it again.
Check the oil level.
3.
Add a good-quality SAE 30 API SF oil in small
quantities at a time, allowing it to settle.
For models fitted with Briggs & Stratton,
engines:
Repeatedly add oil and check the level until it
reaches the full mark Fig 5B. The engine may
require up to 0.6 litres of oil. Do not overfill.