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PETROL LAWN MOWER

Original Instructions

RLM4617ME

Important! 

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating and maintaining this machine.

Summary of Contents for RLM4617ME

Page 1: ...PETROL LAWN MOWER Original Instructions RLM4617ME Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling operating and maintaining this machine ...

Page 2: ...your footing especially on slopes Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching can result in loss of balance Walk never run Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow near drop offs ditches excessively steep slopes or embankments Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident Plan your mowing pattern to av...

Page 3: ...faces Do not pull the product backward unless absolutely necessary If you must back the product away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping or pulling the product over your feet Stop the engine and allow the blades to come to a complete stop if the product has to be tilted for transportation across surfaces other than grass and when transporting the product to and ...

Page 4: ...ep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 15 m away from the operating area Do not operate on inclines greater than 15o Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Danger Keep hands and feet away Beware of sharp blades remove spark plug lead before maintenance To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface WARNING Hot surface Use unleaded gasoline inten...

Page 5: ...e regulatory requirements The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicate...

Page 6: ... of vibration Keep your body warm in cold weather When operating the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm After each period of operation exercise to increase blood circulation Take frequent work breaks Limit the amount of exposure per day If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about these symptoms WARNING Injuries may b...

Page 7: ...ng four Phillips head screws on the inner side of the top cover 2 Snap together the top and bottom parts of the grass catcher INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER NOTE When using the grass catcher do not install the mulching plug sold separately 1 Lift the rear discharge door 2 Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear door so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into t...

Page 8: ... ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes can kill Pre checks 1 Check that the oil level is sufficient by dipping the dipstick 2 Check the petrol tank has sufficient regular unleaded fuel 3 Turn the fuel tap to the OPEN ON position see figure 22 Starting a cold engine 1 Set the throttle lever to Max down against the handle 2 Firmly push and slowly release the primer bulb 3 times NOTE When pushing a...

Page 9: ...n cleaning plastic parts Most SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT See figure 6 When shipped the wheels on the product are set to a low cutting position Before using the product for the first time adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn The average lawn grass height should be between 3 and 6 cm depending on the season To raise the blade height grasp the height adjustment lever and ...

Page 10: ...ten the bolt by turning in a clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the product See figure 11 NOTE Make sure all parts are replaced in the exact order in which they were removed plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil and grease Replacement blades bolts and washer can be ordered through the Bunnings special ord...

Page 11: ...re 14 The engine oil should be changed after every 25 hours of use Change the oil while the engine oil is still warm but not hot This allows the oil to drain quickly and completely NOTE Ensure the fuel tank is completely empty before tipping the unit over otherwise fuel will leak 1 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick 2 Tip the product onto its side and allow oil to drain from the oil fill hole into a...

Page 12: ...re storing 1 Loosen the starter rope guide knob Remove starter rope from guide and allow to retract into engine 2 Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle and fold the upper handle down 3 Remove the handle knobs and bolts from each side of the lower handle in the handle bracket mounted on the mower deck 4 Push inward on each side of the lower handle and lift the sides of the lower ...

Page 13: ...k repeat test with a new spark plug Engine cutting out after 5 minutes Fuel tap most likely in the CLOSED position therefore only 5 mins of fuel left in the fuel bowl Check Red fuel tap position OPEN Fuel line for operation CLOSED Fuel line closed for when not in use or when in storage Mower hard to push High grass rear of mower housing and blade dragging in heavy grass or cutting height too low R...

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