ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
R
ECOIL
S
TARTER
• You must release the brake by pulling the OPC
lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Pull the OPC lever to release the brake on the engine.
3. Extend the pull cord fully
(D1)
.
4. Locate the cord in the pull cord guide positioned
on handle
(E1)
.
G
RASSBOX
A
SSEMBLY
- P
LASTIC
B
OX
1.
Insert the grassbox handle into the top of one of the
grassbox halves. Press firmly down and forward
until the handle clicks into position
(F1)
2.
Turn the grassbox half over and insert screw into
hole
(as illustrated in fig F1)
and tighten fully.
3
. Position the two grassbox halves together and press
each location point
(F2-A)
into position
without
fully
connecting the clips. When the location points are
matched correctly firmly press the grassbox together
until all clips are securely connected.
(F2-B)
4
. To attach the grassbox to your lawnmower, lift the
safety flap
(F3)
and make sure the discharge
chute is clean and free from debris.
5
. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location
points at the rear of the deck
F4)
.
6
. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox.
Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
• Removal is the reverse procedure.
G
RASSBOX
A
SSEMBLY
- F
ABRIC
B
AG
G1 - Top
G2 - Fabric Bag
G3 - ‘U’ Frame
1
. Insert ‘U’ frame through side sleeves of fabric bag
and then into the hard top, ensuring the small
metal pip
(H1-A)
is securely located
(H2-A)
.
2
. Attach lower sleeve of fabric bag to ‘U’ frame
(H2-B)
.
3.
Starting at front end of the top
(H3),
insert the
fabric bag rim into the inside edge of the top until
it clicks into each of the location points
(H3-A)
.
Keep inserting the rim around the top until the
fabric bag is secure.
4
. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location
points at the rear of the deck.
5
. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox
(H4)
. Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
•
Removal is the reverse procedure
Please Note
Ensure no gap remains between the safety flap and the grassbox/bag
Where grass collection is not required you can use the lawnmower without the grassbox/bag. Ensure
the safety flap is fully closed
ENGINE NOTES
Oil
1.
To fill with oil:-
a) Remove oil filler cap.
b) Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
2.
Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
3.
Check oil level periodically and after every five
hours of operation.
4.
Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
5.
Change the oil after the first
five hours
operation
and thereafter every 25 working hours.
6.
Always change the oil while the engine is warm -
but not hot - never attempt any maintenance on a
hot engine.
Petrol
1.
Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.
2. NEVER use leaded petrol.
Using leaded petrol will make the exhause smoke
and cause irreparable damage to engines fitted
with a catalytic converter.
3.
Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
4.
Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
5.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
6.
To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system,
wipe all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap
before unscrewing it.
7
. It is recommended that you fill the tank through a
funnel with a filter.
8.
Wipe away spillages before starting.
Tecumseh Vantage Only
To fill with oil
• Oil Capacity: 1 pint (0.6 litre)
a.
Unscrew the oil filler plug.
b.
Remember to pour the oil slowly.
c.
Fill to the overflow point in the oil fill hole
(J1)
.
d.
Install oil fill plug. Tighten securely.
•
Change oil after the first
2 hours
of operation and
then after every 25 working hours.
To drain oil.
•
Disconnect spark plug and allow engine exhaust
to cool.
•
Turn machine on its side with the exhaust
uppermost.
•
Remove drain plug
(J2)
.
•
Place suitable container under product.
•
Turn machine back on its wheels and the oil will
drain into the container.
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