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User Manual
User Manual
Warranty Information
Swardman provides a warranty against manufacturing and material defects in the product. In case of a manufacturing
or a material defect during the warranty period, we undertake to repair (or replace) the product.
The engine, which is part of the mower, is covered by its manufacturer’s warranty conditions.
For this product intended for domestic use, the warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase. In the event
of industrial or professional use of the machine or any use of a similar load, the warranty period shall be 6 months.
The following parts are considered to be consumables. Their lifetime depends on regular servicing, and the warranty
does not normally apply to them: blades, driving belts, bearings, bovden cables.
The warranty does not cover the costs associated with routine maintenance of the product.
It is in your best interest to follow the User Manual of the lawn mower. Thorough care will ensure that the product
will serve you well for many years. To ensure proper functioning, it is recommended to have the reel sharpened at the
authorised Swardman service department at least once a year.
If necessary, always use the Swardman original spare parts. The warranty does not cover a damage resulting from
using spare parts not manufactured or approved by Swardman.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights in connection with defective products.
When the time comes to dispose of the product, please consider the environment and recycle the product. (For
information on where to properly dispose of the product, please contact your local authorities).
A warranty repair will be made, if:
The warranty cannot be applied, if:
• you take the machine to your Swardman gardening equipment dealer,
• you prove the product purchase and the purchase date, e.g. through the product invoice.
• you fail to prove the product purchase with the purchase date,
• the machine is not provided with the serial number plate,
• the product is modified resulting in a change in the manufacturer’s specifications or the use of non-original parts,
• any previous repair of the product is performed elsewhere than in the authorised Swardman service department,
• a defect is caused by an incorrect adjustment, misuse, improper use, professional use, negligence or by accidental
damage,
• a defect is caused by insufficient lubrication or maintenance,
• any part, especially the drive or mowing mechanism, is damaged by its impacting against a solid object,
• a defect is caused by the product‘s misuse,
• a defect is caused by the product‘s normal wear and tear.
Troubleshooting
The following table shows possible symptoms of problems and how to fix them if your machine is not working
properly. If you cannot find or fix the problem while using this table, please contact your dealer.
Caution: Before checking for any defects, stop the machine and disconnect the spark-
plug connector. For support in the form of video instructions, visit
www.swardman.com and section „support“
If the above troubleshooting procedures fail to solve problems, contact Swardman
at www.swardman.com in „contact“ section.
Problem
Possible cause
Removal
The ground is untreated
after mowing
The bed-knife is not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust the bed-knife.
Engine does not start
1. Engine flooded
2. Spark-plug cable disconnected
3. Spark plug dirty
1. Allow engine to rest for 10-15 minutes
2. Reconnect cable
3. See Engine Operation Manual
Engine has stopped
1. Lack of petrol
2. Engine speed too low under given
conditions
3. Reel blocked
1. Fill the fuel tank with petrol
2. Open the throttle
3. Stop engine and remove an obstacle
Engine cannot be
stopped
Malfunction of the ignition switch
Disconnect the cable connector from
the spark plug to stop the engine
Contact your Swardman dealer.
Reel does not rotate
1. Incorrect adjustment of the reel
2. The reel cable is too loosened
3. Worn belt
1. Loosen adjusting screws of the reel
34
and readjust the reel
2. Tighten the cable by loosening the
counternut
27
, screwing out the screw
28
and tightening the counternut
27
.
3. Replace the reel belt
31
Reel rotates even when
the reel control lever is
not pushed
Incorrect adjustment of the reel
cable
Loosen the cable by loosening the
counternut
27
, screwing in the screw
28
and tightening the counternut
27
.
Drive does not start
1. Incorrect adjustment of the drive clutch
2. Damaged drawbar or cable guide
3. Worn belt
1. Tighten the drive clutch cable by
loosening the counternut
29
, screwing
out the screw
30
and tightening the
counternut
29
.
2. Replace the bowden and cable
3. Replace the drive belt
32
When the machine is
pushed forward with the
engine not running, the
rear roller jams
Uneven tension of the transmission belt
In this case, try pulling the machine
or when the machine is to be pushed
forward for longer distances, start the
engine.