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INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to
you or to the lawnmower. This item requires a two-person lift to remove it from the
packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawnmower down.
Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position; bend at the knees and keep
your back straight. Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling
schemes.
Assemble the lower handle (Fig. C)
1. Remove the packaging from the handle. Set the height adjustment to the lowest
position, and align the lower handle with the holes in the deck. Make sure the holes in
the lower handle are aligned with those in the support. Fix the lower handle onto the
deck firmly by using 2 fixing knob.
Assemble the upper handle (Fig. D)
Lift the upper handle and lock in place using the Handle fixing quick clamps and tensioning
bolts. Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected.
Attach cable clips (Fig. E)
Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the lower handle.
Assemble the grass bag
1. Attach the grass bag to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks.
(Fig. G)
2. If using the collection function, raise the safety flap and hook the collection bag onto the
mower.
(Fig. H)
3. Release the safety flap.
NOTE:
Make sure the mulching plug is not in the rear chute of deck.
(Fig. F)
If mowing with mulching (Fig. I)
When mulching, remove the collection grass bag, and put the plastic mulching plug into the
rear discharge chute. Then release the flap, it will close back to cover the mulching plug.
NOTE:
To ensure that the cut grass can be mulched efficiently, do not cut high or
wet grass.
Setting the cutting height (Fig. J)
WARNING!
The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height, stop the
engine and wait for the mower blade to come to a complete stop.
1. Pull the lever outwards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting
height.
2. Move it to any one of the 7 positions for the desired cutting height.
3. Return the lever into the securing plate.
NOTE:
Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought
conditions. Only about one third of the grass height should be cut at this time.
OPERATION
NOTE:
Before initial use, please read these operating instructions and the Briggs & Stratton
instruction manual carefully in order to avoid incorrect handling.
Charging the battery
WARNING!
Charge battery pack only with Briggs & Stratton battery charger
1. Connect the charger into the engine. the indicator will flashing during normal charging
process. (Fig. K)
2. Charging a completely discharged battery will take approximately 4 hours. Leaving the
charged battery in the charger will not significantly discharge the battery.
3. When not in use, disconnect battery charger from mains source.
Battery Capacity Indication
To check available charge, press the Battery capacity indication button. The display lights will
indicate the approximate amount of capacity remaining in the battery pack. (Fig. L)
Filling with engine oil
IMPORTANT!
The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before
the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the
engine is running.
This engine is shipped without oil or petrol, any oil residue is from testing prior to shipping.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause irreparable engine damage.
Always use high-quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil (or equivalent, e.g. 5W 30,
often termed as 4-stroke lawnmower oil). Only use additives recommended by the engine
manufacturer. To prolong the life of your engine, it is important that the oil is changed after the
first 5 hours of use.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, and screw it in.
3. Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the min.
and max. marks on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to the upper level with the
recommended oil (SAE 30 or equivalent). Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil. (Fig. M )
4. Before using for the first time add 0.47 litres of oil (SAE 30).
