OPERATION:
STARTING THE ENGINE
:
1:
Operator must be seated, as to activate safety switch.
2:
Move transmission lever to OFF position.
3:
Move cutter engagement lever to the DISENGAGED position.
4:
For cold start move throttle lever to CHOKE position, (warm start to FAST position).
5:
Turn key to start.
6:
When engine starts, move throttle lever to desired engine speed.
TO DRIVE MOWER
:
1:
Move transmission lever to ON position.
2:
Release parking brake.
3:
Place foot on drive pedal and apply pressure with ball of foot to go forward or heel of foot on the
back part of pedal for reverse.
The following tips will assist control of the mower and reduce the risk of damage or accidents:
1:
Always operate the pedal smoothly when moving off and when coming to a stop.
2:
Always keep your foot on the pedal when stopping. Lifting your foot will cause the machine to stop
suddenly and throw you forward or backwards (depending on the direction you are travelling).
3:
Always pause in neutral when changing from forward to reverse or reverse to forward.
CUTTER ENGAGEMENT:
1:
Move throttle lever to approximately two thirds engine speed.
2:
Slowly move cutter drive lever forward to engage cutter clutch.
IMPORTNANT:
When engaging or releasing cutter drive lever, always operate slowly. Do not use
fast or jerking motion as this will overload the engine causing it to stall.
MAINTENANCE:
ENGINE:
Refer engine manual.
1:
To change oil, start and run engine until operating temperature to warm oil.
2:
Fit a drain tube to engine drain fitting.
3:
Open the drain fitting two turns only and allow oil to drain completely.
4:
Re-tighten the drain fitting and refill engine with oil to correct level as per engine manual.
TRANSAXLE:
The transaxle fitted to the mower normally will not require servicing during the life of the mower.
Should the transaxle require attention, it should only be carried out by technically qualified person.
It is important that you keep the unit clean from grass clippings, oil, and dirt etc. Avoid high
pressure cleaning. If cooling fan is broken or damaged, it should be replaced immediately.
BLADES
:
It is important that you visually inspect the blades, blade bolts and nuts to ensure that they are in a
safe operating condition. Replace all components in sets to retain balance of blade plate.
TO CHANGE BLADES:
1:
Ensure ignition switch is in the OFF position.
2:
Un-screw off set nut and remove curved washer.
3:
Blade and bolt are removed from underneath
blade plate.
4:
Inspect parts for wear or damage and replace.
5:
Replace by reversing the above procedure, make sure
the blade is fitted underneath the blade plate. Screw on off set nut
until nut is level with the top of the bolt, and ensure that the offset of the
nut is facing out.
4
OFF SET NUT
CURVED WASHER
BLADE
BLADE PLATE
BOLT
ROTATION
Fig.1
