STORING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, always pull out the mains
plug!
1. Do not spray the unit with water. Contact with water may damage the switch/plug
combination unit and the electric motor.
2. Clean the unit with a cloth, hand brush, etc.
Inspection is required:
a) If the lawn mower strikes an object.
b) If the motor stops suddenly.
c) If the blade is bent (do not align!)
d) If the motor shaft is bent (do not align!)
e) If a short-circuit occurs when the lawn mower is plugged in.
f) If the gears are damaged.
Always have the mowing blade re-sharpened or replaced at an authorized repair facility.
Unbalanced blades will cause the lawn mower to vibrate excessively.
Cleaning
General cleaning
The lawnmower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used.
Always clean your lawnmower immediately after use.
Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the mower
surfaces.
Dried grass remnants and dirt may impair the mowing operation.
Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass. Remove any such residue.
Check the underside of the lawnmower and the blade mount.
Replacing the blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an
authorised service workshop. For optimum results it is recommended that the blade be inspected
once a year.
WARNING!
Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the motor and wait until the
blade stops completely.
WARNING!
You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a wrench (not provided) to
remove the blade.
NOTE!
Don’t invert the mower. Tip it slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the
deck.
WARNING!
Always handle the blade with care; sharp edges could cause injury. USE
GLOVES. Replace your metal blade after 50 hrs mowing or 2 years 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 directly.
NOTE!
Maintain the sharpness of the blade when cutting grass. If the blade has worn
excessively and become pitted and blunt, it should be replaced or sharpened. The
sharpness of the blade will affect the performance of the lawnmower.
For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only be changed by someone qualified and
authorised to do so.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counter-clockwise using a wrench. Remove the washer
and the blade.
Fit a new blade or re-sharpen the blade. Place
the blade on the two studs on the blade flange and
then replace the washer and bolts. Make sure the
blade is correctly located, and then firmly tighten
the bolt (tightening torque 40–45 Nm). Do not over
tighten.
Storing the unit
After mowing, clean the unit thoroughly. Store the unit in a dry location, allowing the motor to
cool down beforehand. To reduce storage space, the upper handle can be folded down. Loosen the
quick release levers and fold the handle down.
Caution:
Do not trap or pinch the electric cable when folding down the handle.
WARNING
Always wear protective gloves during maintenance operations. Do not carry out
maintenance when the engine is running or hot.
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and
attachment. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, and poor
performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 be rectified by a specialist
company only (customer service centre).
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 the product.
The use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty, you can also endanger yourself and your
environment.
Problem
Remedy
Motor does not run
Motor power drops
Grass catcher is not filled
sufficiently
Wheel drive does not
function (if equipped)
- Check mains connection cable and circuit breaker (fuse).
- Start on short grass or on an area which has already been
mowed.
- Clean discharge channel/housing (the mowing blade must
rotate freely).
- Correct the cutting height.
- Increase the cutting height.
- Clean discharge chute.
- Have mowing blade resharpened /replaced (customer
service centre).
- Correct the cutting height.
- Allow the lawn to dry.
- Have mowing blade resharpened /replaced (customer
service centre).
- Clean the grille on the grass catcher.
- Clean the discharge chute.
- Adjust the flexible cable.
- Check the drive wheels for damage.
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