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OPERATION - All mowers
To Start the engine
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed starting procedure.
Ensure that the engine oil is at the correct level and that the fuel tank is full of fresh unleaded
Move the throttle control lever to the :- “CHOKE”
position (where fitted)
- or the “FAST”
position and prime the engine. Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull the cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine. Repeat if necessary
If a “Choke”
is fitted move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position
after
To Stop the engine
Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position
Wait till the engine comes to a complete stop before removing or fitting the grass
catcher or mulch plug to the mower, or attempting any maintenance work on the mower.
Engaging the Drive (If equipped)
Disengaging the Drive
Release the clutch engagement lever.
Allow the clutch engagement lever to return to
the disengaged position.
MAINTENANCE - All mowers
Engine air cleaner
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions. The engine air
cleaner elements must be serviced after every 25 hours of normal mowing. The elements
must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty conditions. Replace
immediately if the element is damaged.
Spark plug
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions. For best results,
remove the spark plug every 50 hours for gap checking and replace every 100 hours of
use. Replace the spark plug at any time if it is found that the electrodes are pitted or
burned or the porcelain cracked. For replacement refer to engine owner’s manual for
correct spark plug.
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Muffler
Check the condition of the muffler periodically for rust and cracks. Replace if found to be damaged
as this can lead to increased exhaust noise. Replace only with a genuine original equipment part.
Blades -
refer figure 15
Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals, or after striking a solid
object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally. The blades with use, will lose their sharp edge
and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate. When this happens, all the blades should be
MAINTENANCE - All mowers
Cutting Assembly
With the engine stopped, remove the spark plug lead and
grass catcher or mulch plug.
Set the height of cut lever to the high cut position and fold
the handle bars.
Tilt the mower so the spark plug is up.
Inspect the cutting assembly for damage and wear.
Check the disc retaining bolts. Tighten the centre bolt to
57-62Nm and the three concentric bolts to 8-11Nm.
figure 15. Blade change
Return the mower to its normal position and re-attach the
spark plug lead.
Blade Change -
refer figure 15 and 16
With the engine stopped, spark plug lead and grass
catcher or mulch plug removed, open the discharge flap
and prop in the open position. Refer to figure 15.
Set the mower to the high cut position and fold the
handle bar forward.
Rotate the cutting assembly carefully to access the
blade retaining bolts. Refer to figure 16
Using gloves and a suitable spanner, remove the
blade assembly.
Retain the “D” plates and discard the blades and fasteners.
figure 16. Blade Attachments
NB.
Mowers fitted with a circular cutting disc must be fitted
with a “D” Plate (as shown in figure 16)
Fit new blades and fasten in the correct order. Refer to figure 16.
Tighten the blade retaining nuts firmly to 16Nm.
Remove the flap prop, close the discharge flap and re-attach the spark plug lead.
removed and replaced with a new set of blades and bolts. Always use genuine replacement blades
and only replace blades in sets to maintain balance.
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