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Yard force YF1601, Operating Manual

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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS

Check the delivery parts

As shown in Fig 2     

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check as the following parts are 
complete:

Fig. 2

B

A

C

D

J

E

I

F

G

H

A. 

Main mower deck (with upper handle)    1pc

B. 

Grass bag assembly    1pc

C. 

Star fixing knob with M8 nut 4pcs

D. 

Cup head square neck bolts M8X45 2pcs

E. 

spark plug spanner    1set

F. 

Lower handle with rope guide    1pc

G. 

Lower handle    1pc

H. 

Cable clip   1pc

I. 

Manual    1pc

J. 

Arc-head blot M8X35

WARNING:

 If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the 

missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious 
personal injury.

NOTE! 

Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.

WARNING! 

This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging. 

Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down. Keep your 
feet apart so that you have a stable position, bend at the knees and keep your 
back straight.

Summary of Contents for YF1601

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Model YF1601 CAUTION Before using our petrol lawn mower please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit Keep this manual handy PETROL LAWN MOWER ...

Page 2: ... CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 INTENDED USE 4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 ASSEMBLY 8 ADJUSTMENT 14 OPERATION 15 STORING AND MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 YF1601 Operating Manual ...

Page 3: ... Upper handle 3 Starter handle 4 Rope guide 5 Ejector flap 6 Grass bag 7 Rear wheel 8 Height adjusting handle 9 Dipstick 10 Front wheel 11 Deck 12 Spark plug cap 13 Fuel filler cap 14 Cord clip 15 Lower handle 16 Fixing knob 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fig 1 ...

Page 4: ... rope guide 1pc G Lower handle 1pc H Cable clip 1pc I Manual 1pc J Arc head blot M8X35 WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes WARNING This item requires a two person lift to remove from t...

Page 5: ...s been designed for cutting lawn areas in private house and hobby gardens The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse The user operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial trade or industrial ap...

Page 6: ...ARING To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manual This symbol before a safety comment indicates a precaution a warning or a danger Ignoring this warning can lead to an accident for yourself or for others To limit the risk of injury fire or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated Keep bystanders away Beware of sharp blades remove spark plug lead before maintenanc...

Page 7: ...rby 4 Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation 1 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine 3 Wa...

Page 8: ...sporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed 11 Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or without safety devices for example deflectors and or grass catchers in place 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine 13 Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine 14 Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instr...

Page 9: ...trailing seat Maintenanceand storage 1 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer and petrol storage area free of grass leave...

Page 10: ...n you stand behind the mower Step 2 Unfold the upper handle and fix it into place by tighting the star knobs and cup head square neck bolts D Fig 4 Step 3 Hold the starter handle and gently pull it out to just over the rope guide then hook it into the rope guide Fig 5 ...

Page 11: ...he cord clip supplied Fig 6 Attaching the grass bag onto the mower As shown in Fig7 Step 1 Attach the grass catcher to the frame by fixing all plastic hooks Step 2 Lift the ejector flap with one hand and hook in the grass bag Step 3 Release the ejector flap to secure the grass bag in position Fig 7 ...

Page 12: ...tergent oil can shorten the engine s service life and using 2 stroke oil will damage the engine CAUTION Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil or equivalent e g SAE 10W 30 often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil Never use additives with recommended oil To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use NOTE To Check the eng...

Page 13: ...es that can be used within 30 days Never mix oil with petrol CAUTION Do not fill into the base of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not overfill the fuel tank CAUTION WARNING Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it Keep out of reach of children CAUTION To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol The engine must be ...

Page 14: ...nged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour 1 Clean the area around the petrol filler cap check the fuel level 2 Refill the tank if the fuel level is low 3 Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel There should be no fuel in the filler neck 4 Clean up any overflow or splashes of petrol before starting the engine 5 Tighten the filler cap after filling finger tight on Fig 11 Fuel fil...

Page 15: ... boot has been pulled The cutting height is centrally adjusted with cutting height adjusting handle Different cutting heights can be selected Pull the adjusting handle out and select the desired cutting height The handle snap into the desired position From position 1 to position 7 The cutting height range from 20mm to 70mm Fig 12 1 2 70mm 20mm ...

Page 16: ...ds feet hair and clothing away from all the moving parts of the machine the exhaust and otherparts 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 boot is located on the plug and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and petrol To start the engine As shown in Fig 13 14 1 Pr...

Page 17: ...feel a resistance and then start the engine with a sharp pull Fig 14 1 2 4 Once the engine is running release the starter rope back to the rope guide gently NOTE When mowing you can also finish your job by moving the throttle lever to the low speed position to saving your petrol consumption depend on the growth trend of lawn you are cutting STOP ...

Page 18: ...install it NOTE Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading After the plug is seated tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn with socket spanner of spark plug to compress the washer 3 Move the throttle lever to the rabbit position 4 Operate the starter as described above Mowing WARNING Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawnmower Carefully read the safety instructi...

Page 19: ... mower casing or on the blade by hand or with your feet Instead use suitable tools such as a brush or broom Emptying the grass bag As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mower it is time to empty the grass bag NOTE Before taking off the grass bag switch off the engine and wait until the blade has come to a stop 1 To take off the grass bag use one hand to lift up ejector flap and the ot...

Page 20: ...esidue Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount For this purpose tilt the lawn mower onto its rear side lift the deck based on its rear wheels NOTE Before placing the lawn mower on its side fully drain the fuel tank using a petrol extraction pump Do not tilt the lawn mower by more than 90 degrees Maintenance of the spark plug As shown in Fig 16 1 Once the engine has cooled pull of...

Page 21: ...frequently WARNING Never run the engine without the air filter element installed 1 Unclip and remove the cover 2 Remove the filter 3 To loosen debris gently tap the filter on a hard surface the filter is excessively dirty replace with a new one Note Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvents Clean the air filter only with compressed air or by tapping it 4 Install the filter 5 C...

Page 22: ...rized service workshop For optimum results it is recommended that the blade should be inspected once a year WARNING Before you remove the grass collection bag stop the engine and wait until the blade stops completely WARNING You will need garden gloves not provided and a spanner wrench not provided to remove the blade NOTE Don t invert the mower Tip it slightly towards the rear side and reach unde...

Page 23: ...rectly located and then firmly tighten the bolt with 45 50N m Do not over tighten Fig 19 Storing the lawnmower for short periods The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time less than 15 days without performing any storage maintenance Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the following 1 Allow the engine to fully cool 2 Ensure the grass bag is empty 3 Clean all debris...

Page 24: ... the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing 5 Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint 6 Store the machine in a well ventilated place Maintenance schedule Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use Please keep this manual safe for future reference It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered...

Page 25: ...brates heavily Screws are loose Check screws Blade fasteners are loose Check blade fasteners Blade is unbalanced Replace blade Engine does not start Throttle lever at wrong position Set it Spark plug is defective Replace spark plug Does the cutting blade is worn or damaged Replace it by the customer service center Fuel tank is empty Refill with fuel Engine may be flooded Remove plug and dry Engine...

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