Brute BSG1221SB User manual

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maintaining this product as instructed in this manual, your lawn mower will give you many years of reliable service.
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Description of Product Parts………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Safety Information…………………………………..……………………………………………………………………...
Assembly……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………..
Adjustment …………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………..1
Operation……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………..1
Storing and Maintenance…………………………..……………………………………………………………………...1
Troubleshooting……………………………………..……………………………………………………………………...

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Fig 1
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10 14 13 15 19
1. Drive lever (clutch lever)
2. Soft grip
3. Upper handle
4. Brake lever /stop lever
5. Handle knob with square neck bolt
6. Lower handle
7. Grass bag
8. Fuel tank cap
9. Primer
10. Height adjusting handle
11. Rear wheel
12. Engine oil cap
13. Side discharge cover
14. Side discharge chute
15. Deck
16. Spark plug boot
17. Pull start
18. Rear discharge cover
19. Front wheel

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Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that the following parts are complete:
Fig 2
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WARNING! If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
NOTE!
A. Main mower deck (with upper handle and lower handle) 1pc
B. Cable clip 1pc
C. Grass bag assembly
D. Side discharge chute 1pc
E. Manual 1pc
F. Knob with bolt M8 2pc（Lower hanle）
G.Knob with bolt M8 2pc（Upper hanle）
H. Spark Plug Wrench 1pc
I. Plastic mulching plug 1pc (inside the mower)

Please read these instructions fully before assembling and operating.
Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols and the explications which
accompany them must be perfectly understood. The warning themselves do not prevent the risks and cannot be a
substitute for proper methods of avoiding accidents.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury,user must read instruction manual.
This symbol, before a safety comment, indicates a precaution, a warning or a danger. Ignoring this
lead to an accident for yourself or for others. To limit the risk of injury, fire, or
electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated.
Keep bystanders away
Beware of sharp blades –remove spark plug before maintenance
Never refuel while the engine is running
Risk of injury. Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running.

protection, eye protection when operating.
Hot surfaces will burn fingers or palms
Warning! The lawnmower exhaust gas contains toxic substances . Do not run the engine in closed or
poorly ventiated areas.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the
machine.
Warning - gasoline is highly flammable.
or when the engine is hot.
creating any source of ignition until vapours have dissipated.
Replace faulty .
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
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11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass
catchers, in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower 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.
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
19. 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 clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower.
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawnmower.
If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
20. 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 lawnmower.
Before refueling.
21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, , battery compartment and storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

As shown in Fig 3&4
Fasten the lower handle to
The device by using two b s and
two small knobs on each side .
Unfold the upper handle and fix it to lower handle
By using the big knobs and the bots on each side
As shown in Fig 5
Fix the connection cord to the handle
with the cord clip (supplied).
NOTE!
Fig 4
Knobs Bolt
Washer
Fig 3
Fig 5
Knob Bolt
Washer
Clip

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As shown in Fig
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1. Lift the rear discharge cover with one hand
and hook in the grass bag .
2. Release the rear discharge cover to secure
the grass bag in position
As shown in Fig
Remove the grass bag
Push the plastic mulching plug Into the discharge chute
until it is locked in place.
Then release the flap, it will close to cover the mulching plug.
As shown in Fig
1. Lift the side discharge cover with one hand and hook in the side
discharge duct with the other hand.
2. Release the side discharge cover to secure the duct in position.
NOTE!
As shown in Fig
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1. Pull the rope through the hook.
2. Insert the hook through the pre-drilled hole on the frame.
3. Secure the hook with the nut.
Fig 6
Fig 7
Rear discharge cover
Grass bag
Fig
Mulching piug
Fig
Side discharge chute Side discharge cover

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As shown in Fig
The cutting height is adjusted with a single lever.
Different cutting heights can be selected.
Pull the adjusting handle out and select the desired cutting height.
The handle snaps into the desired position.
From position 1 to position 7.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
For rear bagging × ×
For mulching × ×
For side discharging ×
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As shown in Fig
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NOTE!
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handle with one hand and place the other hand on the pull start.
2. Pull the pull start out approx. 4-6 inches until you feel a res ecnatsi
and then start the engine with a sharp pull.

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1. Release the engine start/stop lever to stop engine.
2. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and then reinstall it.
3. Pull the engine start/stop lever toward upper handle.
4. Operate the pull start as described above.
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the rope guide. As shown in Fig 12
Stopping The Engine
As shown in Fig 13
Release the engine start/stop lever, it will return to its
initial position, the engine will automatically switch off.
To Clean A Flooded Engine
Fig
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1. Select your required setting.
2. Start the engine and allow it run, and set it to required speed. See “to start the engine”.
3. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with engine stop/start lever and walk along with it to start mowing.
To take off the grass bag, use one hand to lift up ejector flap and the other to grab onto the carry handle. The ejector
flap automatically falls down after removing the grass bag and closes off the rear chute opening.
Empty the grass debris in the grass bag, and refit grass ag.
WARNING!
WARNING!
NOTE!
NOTE!
If operating lawn mower regularly at altitudes over 5,000 feet, the carburetor’s air-fuel mixture will be too rich and
emmissions may increase. On ngines not built for the United States the carburetor can be adjusted to operate under this
condition. The carburetor should be returned to its normal setting if regular operation becomes less than 5,000 feet.
Contact your service center to modify the carburetor.

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The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. Always clean your lawnmower
immediately after use. Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the mower surfaces.
Dried grass remnants and dirt may impair the mowing operation.
Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass. Remove any such residue. Check the underside of the lawn
mower and the blade mount Tilt the lawn mower onto its left side (opposite the oil filler neck)
WARNING!

For safety reasons you should have your blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an authori ed service
workshop. For optimum results it is recommended that the blade should be inspected once a year.
For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only be changed by someone
qualified and authorized to do so.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner
wrench. Remove the washer and the blade.
Fit a new blade or re-sharpen the blade, locate the blade on the two studs on
blade and then replace the washer and bolt. Make sure the blade is
correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt. Do not over tighten. The
up turn of the blade must project into the mo r .
WARNING!
WARNING!
NOTE!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
NOTE!
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The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance.
Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the following:
1. Allow the engine to fully cool.
2. Ensure the grass bag is empty.
3. Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
4. Store the lawnmower on flat and level surface with the mower upright.
5. Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with operation.
If the lawnmower is to be place into storage for more than 15 days, storage maintenance must be performed on the
lawnmower. If the following steps are not carried out, when you next operate the lawnmower it may not start correctly and
may need to be serviced.
1. Empty the gas tank with a gasoline suction pump if available.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining gasoline has been used up.
3. Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with
fresh oil.
4. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing
5. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
6. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
CAUTION!

Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the lawnmower
operated correctly and is safe to use.
Empty the gas tank.
Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of gas in the tank.
Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.
Air Filter Clean Clean Replace
Spark Plug
Oil Check Check Check Check
Clean Replace

Faults which cannot be rectified with the aid of following table may be rectified by a specialist company only
(customer service center) 1-866-591-8921.
Please be aware that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be incurred.
Use only genuine spare parts. Only these spare parts are designed and suitable for the product. The use of other spare
parts not only voids the warranty, you can also endanger yourself and your environment.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Loud while running,
machine vibrates heavily Screws are loose Blade fasteners are loose
Blade is unbalanced
Check screws
Check blade fasteners
Replace blade
Engine does not start
Engine runs unsteadily
Uneven mowing results
Grass bag is not filled
sufficiently
Start/stop lever not pressed
Spark plug is defective
Fuel tank is empty
Engine may be flooded
Air filter is soiled
Spark plug is soiled
Blade is blunt
Cutting height is too low
Blade is worn
Grass bag is clogged
Cutting height is right?
The lawn / grass is wet ?
Does the discharge channel/
housing blocked ?
underside
of the mower deck
clogged?
Clean the air filter
Clean the spark plug
Sharpen the blade
Set correct height
Replace the blade
Empty the grass bag
Correct the cutting height
Allow the lawn to dry
Clean the discharge channel/
housing
Clean the underside of the mower
deck
Replace spark plug
Refill with fuel
Remove plug and dry