Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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3. Check all the screws and nuts once more
before you start to use the lawn mower again.
Tighten any loose screws.
4. Also be sure to empty the grass collection bag.
5. Pull the spark plug boot to prevent
unauthorized use.
6. Ensure that you do not park the mower next to
any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to
explosions.
7. Only original parts or parts approved by the
manufacturer may be used for repairs (see c).
8. If the lawn mower is not going to be used for
an extended period, empty the petrol tank using
a petrol suction pump.
9. Tell your children not to use the mower.
It is not a toy.
10. Never place petrol near an ignition source.
Always use a can that is approved to store petrol.
Keep petrol away from children.
11. Oil and maintain the machine.
7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage,
transport and ordering of spare parts
Important:
The enclosed engine manual from
Briggs & Stratton provides maintenance
information and maintenance interval
information on the engine.
Important:
Never work on or touch conducting parts on the
ignition unit with the engine running. Always pull
the spark plug boot from the spark plug before
starting any cleaning or maintenance. Never
perform any work on the machine while it is
running. Any work not described in these
Operating Instructions must be performed by an
authorized service workshop only.
7.1 Cleaning
After each use, the mower should be thoroughly
cleaned (especially the underside and blade
receptacle).
Note:
Before you tilt the lawnmower onto its side,
empty the fuel tank completely with a petrol
pump. The lawnmower must not be tilted more
than 90 degrees. The simplest time to remove dirt
and grass is directly after mowing. Dried residual
grass and dirt could cause damage to the
mowing operation. Make sure the grass ejector
canal is free from residual pieces of grass and
remove these if necessary. Never clean the
mower with a direct jet of water or a high pressure
cleaner. The motor must stay dry. Aggressive
cleaning agents such as cold cleaning solvent or
petroleum ether must not be used.
7.2 Maintenance
7.2.1 Wheel axles and wheel hubs
These should be lightly greased once a season.
To do so, remove the wheel caps with a
screwdriver and slacken the fastening screws on
the wheels.
7.2.2 Blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your
blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by a
service workshop. For optimum results it is
recommended that the blade should be
inspected once a year.
Changing the blade (Fig. 8)
Only ever use original spare parts when having
the blade replaced. The marking on the blade
must be matched with the number given in the
list of spare parts. Never have any other model of
blade fitted.
Damaged blades
Should the blade, in spite of all precautions,
come into contact with an obstruction, shut down
the engine immediately and pull the spark plug
boot. Tip the lawn mower onto its side and check
the blade for damage. Damaged or bent
blades must be replaced. Never attempt to
bend a bent blade back to straight again. Never
mow the lawn with a bent or heavily worn blade
as this will cause vibrations and can lead to further
damage to the lawn mower.
Important:
There is a risk of injury if you work with a
damaged blade.
Resharpening the blade
The blades can be resharpened with a metal file.
In order to avoid imbalance, the blade should be
resharpened by a service workshop.
7.2.3 Care and adjustment of the cables
Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that
they move easily.
7.2.4 Repairs
After any repair or maintenance work, check that
all safety-related parts are in place and in proper
working order.
All parts which may cause injury must be kept
where they are inaccessible to children or others.
Important:
In accordance with product liability
legislation we are not liable for any damages
caused by improper repairs or the use of spare
parts that are not original spare parts or parts
approved by us. In addition, we are also not liable
for any damages arising from improper repairs.
Such work should be performed by a customer
services workshop or authorized specialist. The
same applies to accessory parts.
7.2.5 Times of use
Please comply with statutory regulations, which
may vary from location to location.
7.3 Preparing the mower for
long-term storage
Caution:
Do not empty the petrol tank in
enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking.
Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire.
1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol
suction pump.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any
remaining petrol has been used up.
3. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder
and the housing.
4. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect
the paint.
5. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
IMPORTANT!
7.4 Preparing the mower for transportation
1. Empty the petrol tank (see item 7.3.1).
2. Always let the engine run until it has used up the
remainder of petrol in the tank.
3. Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
4. Remove the spark plug boot from the
spark plug.
5. Cleaning the equipment.
