10. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
- On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
3. Operation.
- Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
- Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
- Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Walk, never run.
- For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
- Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
- Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
- Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to
be mowed.
- Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example defectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
- Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
- Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
- Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well
away from the blade(s).
- Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor; except if the
lawn mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
- Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
- Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
- before cleaning a blockage or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawn mower;
- if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
- whenever you leave the lawn mower;
- before refuelling.
- Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a
10.1 SPARK PLUG
Use only original replacement spark plug. For best results,
replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use.
10.2 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE
SERVICING.
1. Wheels
Lubricate the ball bearings in each wheel at least once a
season with a light oil.
2. Engine
Maintain the engines sump oil up to the level indicated (use
oil grade 10W-40) (
Fig.23
).
3. Control Handles
Lubricate the pivot points on the control handles and the
cables at least once a season with light oil. The control
handles must operate freely in both directions.
10.3 CLEANING
To clean blade, gently wipe blade with a damp cloth to remove
any grass deposits.
Note:
This method of cleaning will suffice throughout the
season, but thorough cleaning should be undertaken before
storage for the off season.
Caution:
Do not hose engine. Water can damage engine or
contaminate the fuel system.
1. Wipe deck with dry cloth.
2.
For 66173 only.
Attach a push fit hose connector onto the
hose attachment fitting on the deck and turn on the water
supply. Run the engine and the blade will spin whilst
distributing the water under the deck for a thorough clean.
3.
For 66171 and 66172.
Hose under deck by tilting the
mower so that the air filter is up.
Caution:
Do not tilt mower too much, this may cause fuel/oil/air
filter contamination.
10.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER
Caution:
Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam
element.
The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned)
after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam element must be
serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions.
10.5 CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Press down the two tabs on sides of the filter cover.
Remove cover (
Fig.24
).
2. Wash filter element in soap water. DO NOT USE FUEL!!
3. Air dry filter element.
4. Place a few drops of SAE30 oil on the foam filter and
squeeze tightly to remove any excess oil.
5. Reinstall filter (
Fig.25
).
Note:
Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to
be cleaned.
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FIG.23
FIG.24
FIG.25
