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Page 1: ... RclFaREE Model YF1801 OPERATOR S MANUAL PETROL LAWN MOWER CAUTTON P glo 1 Ir_ lq oul petrol lawn mower please read this manuat carefully to understand the proper use of your unit Keep this manual handy ...

Page 2: ...1 Operating Manual DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS TECHNICAL SPECI FICATIONS INTENDED USE SAFEry INFORMATION ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT 14 OPERATION 15 STORING AND MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 YARD Fc Rg E TABLE OF CONTENTS I ...

Page 3: ...ndle 4 Rope guide 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ejector flap Grass bag Rear wheel Height adjusting handle Dipstick Front wheel Deck Spark plug cap Fuel filler cap Cord clip Lower handle Fixing knob Throttle lever Fig 1 16 15 YAFIDFotC E DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS ...

Page 4: ...with rope guide 1pc Cable clip 1pc Manual 1pc WARNING lf 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 suff...

Page 5: ...use 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 applications our warranty will be voided if the machin...

Page 6: ...his symbol before a safety comment indicates a precaution a warning or a N danger lgnoring this warning can lead to an accident for yourself or for others Z jf To limit the risk of injury fire or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated tr Keep bystanders away M tr Beware of sharp blades remove spark plug lead before maintenance ll lr ll Lqll m Never refuet white the engine is runn...

Page 7: ...t 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 Warning petrol is highly...

Page 8: ... the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or without safety devices for example deflectors and or grass catchers in place Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starling the engine Stad the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet...

Page 9: ...iling 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 leaves o...

Page 10: ...d 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 Step 3 Hold the starter handle and gently pull it out to just over the rope guide then hook it into the rope guide YAFIOFo Rg E ASSEMBLY ...

Page 11: ... lr l I i Attaching the grass bag onto the mower As shown in FigT Stepl Attachthegrasscatchertotheframebyfixingallplastichooks Step 2 Lift the eiector 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 G 10 YARO Fo t g E i i g li L t l I t l ...

Page 12: ...etergent oil can shoden the engine s service life and using 2 stroke oil will damage the engine CAUTION Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil 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 engine oil level stop engine and...

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

Page 14: ...ged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour Clean the area around the petrol filler cap check the fuel level Refill the tank if the fuel level is low Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel 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 on Fuel filler cap YAFIO Fo R...

Page 15: ...tting height is centrally adjusted with cutting height adjusting handle Different cutting heights can be selected pullthe 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 i r t JS iI 20mm 14 YARD FoRgE ADJUSTMENT iiiJ ffi 70mm ...

Page 16: ... 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 Press the primer 3...

Page 17: ...tance and then start the engine with a sharp pull 4 Once the engine is running release the starler rope back to the rope guide gently A NOTE When mowing you can also finish your job by moving the throttle lever to A the low speed position to saving your petrol consumption depend on the growth trend of lawn You are cutting 16 YAROFo Rg E Fig 14 ...

Page 18: ...oss threading After the plug is seated tighten 1 8 to 1 4turn 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 1 Select your required cutting height 2 Start the engine and allow it run See to start the engine A A WARNING Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawnmower Ca...

Page 19: ...ble 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 eiector flap and the other to grab onto the carry handle f ne ejector flap automatically falls d...

Page 20: ... 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 g0 degrees Maintenance of the spark plug As shown in Fig 17 1 once the engine has cooled pull off the spark plug with a twist...

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

Page 22: ...s it is recommended that the blade should be inspected once ayear WARNING Before you remove the grass collection bag stop the engine and wait untilthe blade stops completely WARNING You will need garden gloves not provided and a spanner wrench not provided to remove the blade NorE Don t invert the mower Tip it slightly towards the rear side and reach under the deck WARNING Always handle the blade ...

Page 23: ...ith the washer to the adapter align the washer over the blade disc and insert the hex bolt Tight the hex bolt to 45 50N m tFisro Nut bolt washer adapter 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 ...

Page 24: ...ing 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 to This ...

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

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