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-Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
2. Removing the side discharge channel for side discharge:
-Lift the sideward flap and remove the side discharge channel.
-The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring force.
-Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge opening.
3. Mount the grass catcher:
-To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher on rear of mower.
-To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove grass catcher.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with petrol and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read the instructions
carefully.
WARNING!
Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or drain oil, remove fuel from the tank.
WARNING:
never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15
minutes after running.
7.2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug
wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. When starting a cold
or warm engine, turn throttle choke lever at anywhere between “
”position to “
”position.
When
operating, turn throttle choke lever to “
”position. (Fig.9D)
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Fig. 9E.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig.9E and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Fig.9D Fig.9E
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
