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Filling with engine fuel (Fig. N)
WARNING!
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where petrol is stored.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour.
CAUTION!
Petrol is highly flammable and extreme caution must be taken when handling or
working with it. Keep out of reach of children.
1. Clean the area around the petrol filler cap before removing the cap. Check the fuel level.
2. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
3. Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol and purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days.
Never mix oil with petrol.
To allow for expansion, carefully refuel and avoid overfilling or spillage. There should be no
fuel in the filler neck.
Clean up any overflow or splashes of petrol before starting the engine.
Tighten the filler cap after filling, finger tight only.
Starting the engine
WARNING!
Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas, as the exhaust
gas contains toxic substances. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
all the moving parts of the machine. The exhaust and other parts of the machine
will become hot during use. Make sure that the blade is securely fastened before
starting the engine.
NOTE!
To start the engine, make sure that the spark plug cap is located on the plug and the
machine is filled with sufficient oil and petrol.
1. Insert the Safety key
Insert the Safety key into the into the Start control box and make sure it is in position.
(Fig. O)
2. Start/stop bar activation (Fig. P)
The new battery may be in sleep mode, recharge the battery for ten seconds to wake it up.
1) Pull the start/stop bar towards you.
2) Press and hold the
START
button. As soon as the motor starts running, release the button.
To stop, release stop/start bar
OPERATION
Failure to start
If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter several times, the engine may be
flooded with excess fuel.
Use the following procedure to clean and start a flooded engine:
A. Release the stop/start bar.
B. Remove the spark plug, dry it and then reinstall it. Install the spark plug carefully by
hand, to avoid cross-threading. After the plug is seated, tighten it 1/8 to 1/4 turns with
the socket spanner to compress the washer.
C. Pull the stop/start bar towards the upper handle.
D. Press and hold the START button as described above.
Using the drive function (Fig. Q)
This unit is self-propelled.
1. Start the mower as previously mentioned.
2. Use one hand to hold the blade control bar firtmly pressed against the main handle.
3. Use your free hand to press the drive control bar towards the main handle, and grip the
main handle with both hands. The drive system will engage immediately.
4. Release the drive control bar to disengage the drive system. Releasing the blade control
bar will stop the engine; this will also stop the drive system.
Mowing with collection bag
WARNING!
Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawn mower.
Start the engine and allow it to run.
Keep a firm grip on the upper handle and stop/start bar and walk along with it. Never run with
the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Maintain a stable footing.
Mow across slopes, never up and down. Be careful when changing the direction of the mower
on a slope. Do not use the mower on a steep slope of more than 15°.
NOTE:
The best result will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet grass will tend to clog the blade and
the grass collection system.
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. 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.
If the lawnmower will not collect the cuttings efficiently, the grass discharge chute may be
blocked, the grass bag may be full or the underside of the mower deck may be clogged.
Emptying the grass collection bag
There is an indicator on the grass collection bag cover, it shows whether you need to
emptying the grass bag.
(Fig. R)
OPERATION
