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MOWER OPERATION
1. Select the cutting mode required and set.
A)
Cut and Rear Discharge
- ensure
mulch blade is removed, side
discharge is closed and collector bag is
removed.
B)
Cut & Collect
- attach collector bag
by lifting rear flap and hooking bag on,
ensure mulch blade is removed and
side discharge is closed.
C)
Side Discharge
- slacken nut on top
of side chute, extend side chute fully
and re tighten nut. Ensure mulch blade
and collector bag are removed.
D)
Mulch
- insert mulching blade as
shown on page 3. ensure side
discharge chute is in the closed
position, collector bag is not required.
2. Operating Levers:-
A)
Safety/Stop
- the engine will not
start or run unless the lever is fully
pulled forward to the main mower
handle and held in that position. As
soon as this lever is released the
engine will stop.
B)
Drive Lever
- this lever when
pushed and held forward to the main
mower handle will engage the self
propelled drive mechanism, as soon as
it is released the mower will stop
moving forward.
3. Height Adjustment:-
Set the desired
cutting height by
adjusting the side
lever
STARTING THE MOWER
Check List-
1. Set desired cutting mode
2. Set cutting height
3. Check oil level
4. Check fuel level
5. Battery charged & connected
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine using either of the
methods below:-
1.
the throttle / choke level must be fully
forward in the choke position
2.
the Safety / Stop Lever must be fully
depressed against the main handle
Key Starting:-
turn the ignition key, in short
bursts until the engine starts.
Manual Pull Start:-
If the battery is flat the
mower can still be started with the manual pull
start. Do not allow starter cord to snap back.
Once running, slowly pull back the throttle /
choke lever to the running position adjusting to
the required speed.
STOP ENGINE
To stop the engine, release Safety / Stop
Lever turn the ignition key to off position.
NOTE
:- due to protective coatings on
various parts of the engine during
initial use a small amount of smoke
may be present.
To begin mowing
push the ‘drive lever’
forward to the main mower handle to engage
the drive mechanism.
STRIPE EFFECT LAWN
The rear of the mower is fitted with a flap
which will create a stripe effect on the lawn.
Safety/Stop
Lever
Drive Lever
