5
How to Mow
S
1.
Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the
power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you
have already cut. (
S
)
2.
Mow twice a week during the growing season, your
lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut
at one time and this may also result in poor collection.
Do Not Overload Your Mower:
Mowing long thick grass may
cause the motor speed to drop, you will hear a change in the
motor sound. If the motor speed drops you may overload
your lawnmower which may cause damage. When mowing
in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher
will help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the Blade and Fan
1.
To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and,
with a 13.0mm ring spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise
(T)
.
2.
Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacer and fan from
the pulley.
(T)
3.
Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years
whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. If the
blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1.
Ensure the fan is located correctly.
(T)
2.
Fit the spacer to the fan.
(T)
3.
Fit the blade to the spacer.
(T)
4 .
Re-assemble blade bolt through blade, spacer and fan.
5.
Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with a
13.0mm ring spanner. Do not over tighten.
Removing and Fitting the Blade and Fan
T
blade
blade bolt
fan
spacer
pulley
Caring for your Lawmower
Cleaning (U)
•
USE GLOVES
•
IMPORTANT:
It is very important that you keep your
lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the
air intakes or under the deck could become a poten-
tial fire hazard.
1.
Remove grass from under the deck with a piece of
wood or similar.
2.
Remove the blade,
see Figure T
, to gain access to
the fan and clean with a soft brush.
3.
Raise the roller to its highest position,
see Adjusting the
Cutting Height,
and clean with a soft brush.
4.
Remove grass clippings from: all air intakes, wheels and
height adjustment levers, grassbox, grassbox lid and
both sides of grassbox full indicator
5.
Clean around the switch actuator on the grassbox.
(V)
6.
Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.
•
IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or sol-
vents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1.
Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2.
Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3.
Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter
thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs
required.
4.
Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of space.
•
Loosen the handle knobs
•
Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
•
Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
•
Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-
tected from damage.
U
V
Switch
Actuator
