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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawn mower 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 will ensure the lawn mower
operates correctly and is safe to use.
12 hours of use
24 hours of use
36 hours of use
Air filter
Clean
Clean
Clean
Spark plug
Check
Clean
Clean
Engine oil
Check
Check and Add
Check and Add
TRANSPORTING THE LAWN MOWER
Empty the gas tank. Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of gas in the tank.
Empty the engine oil from the warm engine. Remove the spark plug cover from the spark plug. Clean the
cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing. Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.
STORING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait
until the blade has come to a stop.
Caution!
Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This endangers yourself and your
environment.
Faults which cannot be rectified with the aid of following table may require service by an authorized Yard
Force or Briggs & Stratton repair center.
Please be aware that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be
incurred.
Use only genuine spare parts. Only these spare parts are designed and suitable for this lawn mower. The
use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty, you can also endanger yourself and your environment.
Fault/malfunction
Cause
Remedy
Loud while running; machine
vibrates heavily.
Screws are loose.
Blade fasteners are loose. Blade
is unbalanced.
Tighten screws.
Tighten blade fasteners.
Replace blade.
Engine does not start.
Start/stop lever not pressed.
Spark plug is defective.
Cutting blade is worn or damaged.
Fuel tank is empty.
Engine may be flooded.
Press start/stop lever.
Replace spark plug.
Replace it through the customer
service centre.
Refill with fuel.
Remove plug and dry.
Engine runs unsteadily.
Air filter is soiled.
Spark plug is soiled.
Clean the air filter.
Clean the spark plug.
Uneven mowing results.
Blade is blunt.
Cutting height is too low.
Sharpen the blade.
Set correct height.
Grass bag is not filled
sufficiently.
Blade is worn.
Grass bag is clogged.
Cutting height is not right.
The lawn/grass is wet. Discharge
channel/housing is blocked.
Underside of the mower deck is
clogged.
Replace the blade.
Empty the grass bag.
Correct the cutting height. Allow
the lawn to dry.
Clean the discharge channel/
housing.
Clean the underside of the mower
deck.
