Rockwell Shop Series RS8080, User Manual

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139CC 40CM PETROL LAWN MOWER EN
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4. FILLING WITH ENGINE OIL (See Fig. E-F)
CAUTION! To prevent engine damage the
engine is shipped without oil or fuel. The
engine must be filled with the correct grade
of oil and fuel before starting the engine.
Check the engine oil level with the engine
stopped and the mower on a level surface.
1) Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil
from it with a clean cloth (Fig. E).
2) Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck,
screw it in and then screw it out.
3) Check the oil level. The oil level must
between the Min and Max marks on the
dipstick (Fig. F). If near the lower level, fill
to upper level with the recommended oil
(SAE30). Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt
oil.
NOTE: Running the engine with a low oil level
will cause engine damage. Recommend use
of high detergent, premium quality 4-stroke
engine oil. Use of non-detergent oil can
shorten the engine’s service life and using
2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
5. FILLING WITH FUEL
WARNING! Fuel is highly inflammable
and extreme precaution must be taken
when handling or working with it. Keep out
of reach of children.
1) Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (17)
before removing the cap. For first time use,
remove the warning label and check oil level
before starting the engine.
2) Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel
carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel.
There should be no fuel in the tank neck.
3) Clean up any overflow or splash of fuel
before starting the engine.
4) Tighten the tank cap securely after filling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where the engine
is being refueled or where fuel is stored.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with
skin or breathing of vapor.
NOTE: Fuel should be stored in an approved
container. Never buy or store more than 30
days supply of fuel. Do not mix oil with fuel.
6. STARTING THE ENGINE (See Fig. G-H)
WARNING! Do not operate the machine
in a closed or poorly ventilated area
as the exhaust gas contains poisonous
substance. Keep hands, feet, hair and
clothing away from all the moving parts of
the machine. The exhaust and other parts
of the machine will become hot during use.
Make sure that the blade is securely fastened
before starting the engine.
NOTE:
To start the engine, make sure that the
spark plug cap (9) is located on the spark plug
and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and
fuel.
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 SLOW position.
Step2: Pull starter handle (13) (See Fig. H1-H2)
With your right hand, slowly but firmly pull
the starter handle and rope out until you feel
resistance. At this point pull briskly on the
starter rope. If the engine fails to start after three
pulls, repeat the start process. After the engine
starts, return the starter rope gently and hook
the start handle (13) to the pull starter hook (20).
Step3: Throttle lever (2)-IDLE SPEED
Once the engine is running, move the throttle
level to the position FAST (See Fig. G).
Clear a flooded engine
If the engine won’t start after you operating the
starter several times, the engine may be flooded
with excess fuel. Use following procedure to
clear and start a flooded engine.
1) Move the throttle level to STOP (See Fig. G).
2) Remove the spark plug, dry it, then reinstall
it.
3) Move the throttle level to CHOKE position.
4) Operate the starter as described above.
7. STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle lever to the STOP position (See
Fig. G).
8. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. I)
WARNING!
STOP THE ENGINE, AND WAIT
FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP. The blades continue to rotate after the
machine is switched off, a rotating blade can
cause injury.