Cleaning the Upper side of the Mower
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Use a dry cloth or soft brush to remove all loose clippings.
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Use a damp cloth with mild detergent to clean away oil or other grime.
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Wash the grass catcher and/or mulch plug separately from the mower with a hose.
Wash all clippings out of the inside, outside and from the grass catcher mesh.
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Let the mower dry before storing.
MAINTENANCE -Self Propelled Mowers (only)
Adjusting the Drive Cable-
refer figure 17.
Every 25 hours:
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Measure the length of the clutch spring(18mm) when the clutch engagement lever Is in the
disengaged position. Refer to figure17.
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Push the clutch engagement lever forward until it touches the handlebar (drive engaged position).
The clutch spring should be stretched to 28mm (10mm longer). Refer to figure 17.
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To adjust the clutch spring stretch rotate
the thumb wheel (A) on the cable support
block (one click at a time).
To increase the stretch rotate the thumb
wheel (A) in an anti-clockwise direction.
To decrease the stretch rotate the thumb
wheel (A) in a clockwise direction.
Refer to figure 17.
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Check that the clutch disengages by pulling
the mower backwards (with the clutch engagement
lever released) - the rear wheels should free wheel.
If not do not attempt to start the mower as it may
drive off unattended.
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If the mower free wheels test the mower at all
engine speeds ensuring that it self-disengages
when the drive clutch engagement lever is released.
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If you still experience problems, please contact
with service dealer or agent.
figure 17
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Clutch adjustment
MAINTENANCE -Self Propelled Mowers (only)
Drive wheel cleaning and drive pawl lubrication
– refer to figure 18 and 19
Every 50 hours :-
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Disconnect the spark plug lead.
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Support the rear wheels off the ground
and remove the wheel caps (A).
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Remove the nyloc nut and tension
washer (K) retaining the wheel (D) to the
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Remove the wheel (D) from the axle
and clean the inside of the wheel hub.
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Remove the circlip (E), outer washer (F),
outer bush (G), pinion gear (H) and pawl
(J) from the drive shaft (recording the
orientation of the pinion gear and the
pawl to
ensure correct reinstallation).
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Clean all components.
