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Congratulations on your purchase of a top quality RAPID MULCHER lawnmower. This

instruction manual will aid in the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new

lawnmower.
Please read carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

Do not operate the unit before reading this manual.

Do not operate before reading the ‘Engine Manual’.

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference or if service is required on your

unit.

Please read the Warranty leaflet carefully

Unit Details

When unpacking the unit, ensure that all component parts listed below have been provided.

Should there be a problem, notify the place of purchase.
You should find the following enclosed:
• 1

awnmower

•   1 Grasscatcher
•  1 Engine manual
•  1 Mulching plug
•   1 Lower handles and accessories pack
• 1 Warranty Leaflet

Summary of Contents for 881873

Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n WARNING Read this manual before operating your Classic Cut Lawnmower Lawnmower Assembly and Owner s Manual MODEL 881873...

Page 2: ...er to the Engine Manual for oil filling information Please use the engine s dipstick to ensure correct oil fill level Failure to add oil to your engine before attempting to start it will damage the en...

Page 3: ...rsonal Safety Equipment Assembly Procedures 5 Fabric Grasscatcher Assembly Fitting the Grasscatcher Handle Knobs Toggles Handle assembly parts Attaching the lower handles Attaching upper handle Attach...

Page 4: ...e reading this manual Do not operate before reading the Engine Manual Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference or if service is required on your unit Please read the Warranty...

Page 5: ...t the blade assembly is not worn or damaged Always replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve correct balance Damaged or worn blades and bolts are major hazards Use genuine spare par...

Page 6: ...always turn the mower off using the throttle lever then turn fuel tap off where fitted Maintaining the mower If the mower begins to vibrate abnormally or if it strikes a foreign object STOP the engin...

Page 7: ...ssipated Check all fasteners regularly Always ensure that the mower is in safe operating condition Use genuine spare parts only Do not operate the mower in confined spaces where exhaust fumes carbon m...

Page 8: ...scatcher Stop the engine Raise the rear flap and hook the grass catcher on the bar at the rear of the mower as shown in the above figure To remove the grasscatcher lift the rear flap and grasp the han...

Page 9: ...bs Toggles When folding or unfolding the handles ensure that the Throttle cable is not caught or stretched Your lawnmower should include a kit with the following parts Handle assembly parts 2 Arc head...

Page 10: ...rol Attach the upper handle to the lower handles using the knobs and bolts provided The knobs should be on the outside Lower handle per ndle Upper handle Attach the throttle control to the inside of t...

Page 11: ...rn it gently to prevent damage to the starter STOP the engine before adjusting the cutting height STEP 1 Move the throttle control lever to the start run position See fig 1 COLD START press the primer...

Page 12: ...he oil to contaminate the fuel damage air filter causing starting difficulties A hose may be used on the underside of your mower ONLY Care must be taken to NOT get water into the engine as it may dama...

Page 13: ...tion pegs It will not fit upside down 4 Fit the Belleville washer and bolt torque to 40 50Nm DO NOT lay mower on side CAUTION Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before working on the...

Page 14: ...Weekly 20 hrs Monthly 80 hrs If faulty If damaged As required Refer to the following table for routine maintenance Time Period Features Requirements Lawnmower Visual inspection leaks Throttle lever C...

Page 15: ...justment Raise cutting height Low or no oil 4 stroke Top up with correct oil Poor cutting or Blades worn or damaged Replace catching Blade disc loose Contact Service Centre Slow running Refer to Loss...

Page 16: ...rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission All information herein is subject to change without notice 1964 C PL GKL REVISED 16 06 16 1964...