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PETROL LAWN MOWER 

RG8767

Discharge chute 

blocks

Grass is wet 

Mow dry grass

Cut height too low

Increase cut height

Grass catcher full

Empty grass catcher

Airflow through the grass catcher is 

restricted

Clean the grass catcher

Engine speed too slow

Set throttle to Max position

Mower is hard 

to push

Cut height too low

Increase cut height

Wheels / roller damaged

Inspect and replace as necessary

Poor grass 

collection

Airflow through grass catcher is restricted

Clean the grass catcher

Discharge chute blocked

Remove blockage

Wet grass

Mow dry grass

Grass catcher full

Empty grass catcher

Engine speed too slow

Set throttle to Max position

Never use tools with defective On/Off switches or defective components.

In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline or local service center.

Staple your purchase receipt here

Before returning this product for

warranty or any other reason, please call.

POSITEC AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

ABN 14 101 682 357

Unit 15, 23 Narabang Way Belrose 2085

NSW Australia

FREE CALL 1300 889 028

EMAIL:[email protected]

Summary of Contents for RG8767

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL RG8767 PETROL LAWN MOWER 139cc 40cm ...

Page 2: ... WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling Add fuel before starting the engine 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 spill...

Page 3: ... disconnect the spark plug wire make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and where a key is fitted remove the key Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute Before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower After striking a foreign object Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormal...

Page 4: ...eep bystanders away Beware of sharp blades remove spark plug lead before maintenance RCM approval mark ABN Australian Business Number By this number business information such as entity type status business location etc can be found at website http abr business gov au ABN of Positec Australia Pty Limited is 14 101 682 357 ...

Page 5: ...PETROL LAWN MOWER RG8767 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 8 9 10 11 13 15 21 12 18 14 16 19 20 ...

Page 6: ... 10 STEEL DECK 11 MUFFLER COVER 12 OIL TANK CAP 13 PULL STARTER HANDLE 14 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER 15 FUEL TANK 16 FASTENING NUT FOR LOWER HANDLE 17 FUEL TANK CAP 18 SAFETY FLAP 19 GRASS CATCHER 20 PULL STARTER HOOK 21 SOCKET SPANNER FOR SPARK PLUG 22 OIL DRAIN PLUG SEE FIG M Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery ...

Page 7: ... 4 stroke engine Collection capacity 40L ACCESSORIES Plastic grass catcher 1 Socket spanner for spark plug 1 Cable clips 1 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Use good quality accessories marked with a well known brand name Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake Refer to the accessory packaging for further details Store ...

Page 8: ...5 as shown in Fig B1 Pushing the Cam Lock 4 outside to tighten and then lock it upwards as shown in Fig B3 4 5 19 18 18 Fig B3 Fig C Fig D1 Fig D2 Fig E 4 5 2 ASSEMBLY OF THE GRASS CATCHER See Fig C The grass catcher 19 is composed of two sections Locate the top half on the top of the bottom one and interlock them together by aligning the lugs and slots Pushing the two halves together until clicke...

Page 9: ...er the first 5 hours of use refer to Maintenance 3 FUEL TYPE Always use clean fresh unleaded petrol Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days Never mix oil with petrol Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not overfill the fuel tank 4 FILLING WITH ENGINE OIL See Fig E F CAUTION To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol The engine must be f...

Page 10: ...gine make sure that the spark plug cap 9 is located on the spark plug and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and petrol Step1 Throttle lever 2 STARTING See Fig G For starting a cold engine move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position For starting a warm engine move the throttle level to the MIN position Step2 Pull starter handle 13 See Fig H1 H2 With your right hand slowly but firmly pull ...

Page 11: ...n See Fig G To stop the engine move the throttle lever to the STOP position See Fig G Keep a firm grip on the upper handle and walk never run with the mower be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground Mow across slopes never up and down Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope Do not use the mower on a steep slope of more than 20 The best results will be achieved if th...

Page 12: ... the blade bolt retaining washer and the blade 3 Fit a new blade locate the blade holder on the two studs on the blade flange and then refit the washer and bolt Make sure the blade is correctly located then firmly tighten the bolt Do not over tighten Do not less than 45 N m tight torque The upturned flute of the blade must face the motor side of the deck so the blades can throw the grass into the ...

Page 13: ...ARNING Never run the engine without the air filter element installed The foam only style air filter system works by trapping dirt and debris though the use of motor oil spread throughout the oil foam holding medium A dry or non oiled oil foam filter will trap only the largest particles If the air filter element is foam only it MUST be oiled and serviced regularly Your foam filter requires replacem...

Page 14: ...er Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation Fill fuel tank Fuel cap vent blocked Petrol tap closed Clean fuel cap vent Check petrol tap position Engine will not start Engine under load Raise height of cut Fuel starvation Fill fuel tank Check petrol tap position Engine cold Set throttle to choke position Incorrect contaminated fuel Drain fuel tank and fill with correct fuel Spark plug lead disconnect...

Page 15: ...ss catcher is restricted Clean the grass catcher Discharge chute blocked Remove blockage Wet grass Mow dry grass Grass catcher full Empty grass catcher Engine speed too slow Set throttle to Max position Never use tools with defective On Off switches or defective components In the case of all other types of technical faults please contact helpline or local service center Staple your purchase receip...

Page 16: ...POSITEC AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED ABN 14 101 682 357 MADE IN PRC Copyright 2015 Positec All Rights Reserved 2SLM017PK11000A0 ...

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