Sabo 54-K VARIO B, Operator'S Manual, Page: 57 / 118

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1 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine . 2
2 Introduction ................................................................... 2
3 Explanation of the symbols ........................................... 3
4 Proper use .................................................................... 4
5 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary
lawnmower (petrol) ....................................................... 4
General safety instructions ........................................... 4
Preparatory measures .................................................. 5
Handling ........................................................................ 5
Maintenance and storage ............................................. 7
6 Description of components ........................................... 8
7 Preparation ................................................................... 8
Opening out the handle
(Illustration A1 + E1 + B1 ) ...................................... 9
Handle starter assembly (Illustration G3 + L1 ) ......... 9
Attaching the grass collector to the mower
(Illustration R1 + S1 ) ................................................. 9
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) .................. 9
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Before using the lawnmower for the first time ............ 10
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ................................... 10
Filling with fuel ............................................................ 10
9 Starting the engine (Illustration S2 + C + E ) ......... 10
10 Switching on the cutting deck (Illustration H3 ) ......... 11
11 switching off the cutting deck (Illustration I3 ) ........... 11
12 Switching off the engine
(Illustration I3 + G3 + Y2 ) ..................................... 11
13 Emergency stopping ................................................... 11
14 Movement drive .......................................................... 11
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G ) ......... 11
Adjusting the speed (Illustration H ) .......................... 11
15 Grass collector ............................................................ 12
Operation with grass collector .................................... 12
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full)
(Illustration J + K ) .................................................... 12
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration I3 + L ) .... 12
Operation without grass collector .............................. 12
16 Mowing ....................................................................... 13
Mowing on slopes ...................................................... 13
Checking the oil level ................................................. 13
Checking operating safety ......................................... 13
Time restrictions ......................................................... 13
Tips on caring for your lawn ....................................... 13
Mowing (Illustration M ) ............................................. 13
Mulching ..................................................................... 14
What is understood by the term mulching? ............... 14
How is the perfect grass blade cut achieved? ........... 14
Converting the machine to rear ejection
(Illustration U2 + S1 ) .............................................. 14
17 Service intervals ......................................................... 14
18 Care and servicing of your lawnmower ..................... 15
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ........................................... 15
Storage ....................................................................... 16
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) ..................... 16
Transporting and securing the equipment
(Illustration N ) ........................................................... 16
Maintenance of the blade........................................... 16
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) 16
Replacing the blade ................................................... 17
Servicing the front wheels .......................................... 17
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) .......... 17
Servicing the drive ..................................................... 17
Changing the brake clutch and the drive V-belt ........ 17
Adjustment of the blade brake Bowden cable ........... 17
19 Servicing the engine .................................................. 18
Oil change .................................................................. 18
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) . 18
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ................... 19
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used
for a long period of time) ............................................ 19
20 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 19
Technical data ........................................ see rear inner cover
Declaration of conformity .................. Before Technical Data