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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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PETROL LAWNMOWER

EN 

OWNERS MANUAL

PPLM-18140

Summary of Contents for PPLM-18140

Page 1: ...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 PETROL LAWNMOWER EN OWNERS MANUAL PPLM 18140 ...

Page 2: ...ty precautions and warnings are to ensure your safety and protect you from harm or damage to the product All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Parker Products Ltd to help you with the operation and maintenance of the product The information contained in this manual was accurate at the time of production however Parker Products Ltd may make modifications to the product without...

Page 3: ...GRASS BAG CABLE SECURING CLIPS SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE MULCHING PLUG SMALL FIXING KNOBS SPARK PLUG WRENCH USER MANUAL UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE LARGE FIXING KNOBS PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS WHAT S IN THE BOX SOMETIMES PRE INSTALLED ...

Page 4: ... SOFT GRIP HANDLE BRAKE LEVER AIR FILTER COLLECTION BAG HANDLES BRAKE LEVER RED DRIVE LEVER BLACK ROPE GUIDE PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS FUEL TANK CAP STARTER ROPE HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE UPPER HANDLE FIXING KNOB FUEL PRIMER FRONT CARRY HANDLE ...

Page 5: ... NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE PLEASE RECYCLE WHERE FACILITIES EXIST CHECK YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR RETAILER FOR RECYCLING ADVICE IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING Description Of Symbols Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be perfectly unde...

Page 6: ...charge chute TRAINING Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower Local regulations can restrict the age of the Operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazar...

Page 7: ... off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing Go slow when using a trailing seat MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire haza...

Page 8: ... ASSEMBLY Unfold the upper handle and fix it to lower handle by using the big knobs and the bolts on each side X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 3 Attach the rope guide to the right hand side upper handle with the domed nut and bolt provided The rope guide should be situated on the same side as the recoil starter rope and handle to function correctly ROPE GUIDE ATTACHMENT NOTE Make sure the rope guide is on the righ...

Page 9: ...the upper handle NOTE To disconnect the Brake cable the lever must be removed from the upper handle assembly NOTE The brake cable must be reattached to the lever before attempting to reinstall the lever REAR DISCHARGING ACCESSORY SETTINGS This lawn mower has four functions these functions can be converted by changing the accessory setting Please refer to the following chart for setting requirement...

Page 10: ...hen using the side discharge function first remove the grass Bag and plug the mulching plug firmly into place 2 MULCHING PLUG ASSEMBLY Lift the rear discharge cover with one hand and hook in the grass bag Release the rear discharge cover to secure the grass bag in position 1 BAG TO MOWER ASSEMBLY Remove the grass bag Push the plastic mulching plug into the rear discharge chute until it is locked i...

Page 11: ...RNING Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it Keep out of reach of children WARNING Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area where the engine is refuelled or where petrol is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour PRE OPERATION PRE OPERATIO...

Page 12: ... handle Place your other hand on the starter handle pull the starter handle out approx 10 15cm until you feel a resistance and then start the Engine with a sharp pull Once the engine is running put the starter rope Into the rope guide START STOP LEVER 2 3 PRESS X5 ROPE GUIDE STARTER ROPE If the engine won t start after you have operated the starter several times the engine may be flooded with exce...

Page 13: ...drive lever clutch lever the lawnmower will start to move with the engine running To stop simply release the drive lever The cutting height is adjusted with the cutting height adjusting handle Pull the handle out and select the desired cutting height When released the handle snaps Into position From position 1 to position 7 The cutting height ranges from 25mm to 75 mm CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WAR...

Page 14: ...he grass collection system Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut When mulching to ensure that the cut grass can be scattered efficiently do not cut high or wet grass When you have been cutting for several minutes please stop the mower and clean the blade and the deck Do not remove grass d...

Page 15: ...e grass chute is free of any residual grass Remove any such residue Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount for this purpose tilt the Lawn mower onto its left side opposite the oil filler neck WARNING Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work switch off the engine and wait until the blade has stopped NOTE Before placing the lawn mower on its side fully drain the fuel tan...

Page 16: ...0ml SAE30 oil or equivalent i e SAE5W 30 SAE10W 30 When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe i e Not tightened the oil level must be between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick Start the engine and allow it to run briefly Stop the engine wait one minute and check the oil level top up if necessary CAUTION The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the ...

Page 17: ...D ONCE A YEAR WARNING You will need garden gloves not provided and a spanner wrench not provided to remove the blade WARNING Always handle the blade with care sharp edges could cause injury USE GLOVES Renew your metal blade after 50Hrs mowing or 2yrs whichever is sooner regardless of condition WARNING If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one WARNING Don t hold the blade by hand...

Page 18: ...rried out when you next operate the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up Change the oil at the end of every season To do so remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with fresh oil Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder...

Page 19: ...Blade is worn or damaged Contact Customer Services Fuel tank is empty Refill with fuel Engine may be flooded Remove spark plug and dry Engine runs unsteady Air filter is soiled Clean Spark Plug is soiled Clean PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven mowing Blade is blunt Sharpen blade Cutting too low Adjust height Grass Bag not filling sufficiently Blade is worn Replace Grass Bag is clogged Empty L...

Page 20: ...8 2249 00 Noise Conformity assessment procedure 2000 14 EC Appendix V Measured level of the acoustic output 94 dB A Guaranteed level of the acoustic output 96 dB A EC type approved No e24 97 68SA 2012 46 0095 03 EUII Emission Technical file complied by Parker Products Ltd Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer Signed Date 01 01 18 Name Jason Parker Position Managing Director Co...

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