Bushranger 530SPB User manual

CONTENTS
WARRANTY CARD
IMPORTANT
This Warranty Card should be filled in, retained and used as reference with any
Correspondence that you may have with your Service Agent or Manufacturer
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
PRICE (INCL GST)
OWNERS NAME OWNERS ADDRESS
RETAILERS NAME RETAILERS ADDRESS

CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER 4
Oil 4
Fuel 4
Handlebar folding instructions 5
Handlebar Height adjustment instructions 5
Mulch models 5
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER
Starting the lawnmower Cold starts 6
Starting the lawnmower Hot starts 6
Stopping the engine 6
Throttle control lever 7
Zone start handle 7
Recoil start handle 7
Cutting height adjustment 8
Cutting blade adjustment 9
Grass catcher 10
Self propelled model
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CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
Engine 12
Check engine oil level 12
Clean the air cleaner 13
Check spark plug 13
Rotating screen 13
Throttle, Self propelled 13
Fasteners and linkages 13
Blade care 13
Change worn or damaged blades 13
Disc blade assembly 14
Blade replacement torque settings 15
Carburettor adjustment 15
CLEANING & STORAGE
Cleaning the mower body 16
Cleaning the catcher 16
Muffler 16
Cleaning under self propelled drive cover 17
Storage 17
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARANTY 19

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MOWER
Warning
Read Operating Instructions before starting operations
Be careful of object thrown from the lawnmower
Keep other people away from the danger zone
Disconnect spark plug before carrying out any maintenance
Danger - Keep hands and feet away from cutting blades
Be careful of hot surfaces
Danger- Do NOT touch hot surfaces
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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A caution indicates precautions
that must be taken to avoid injury to the operator or
any bystander, or damage to your mower.
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Read this manual before using the
lawnmower. It is essential that operators study it for
their own and others safety.
Safety sign: This sign is used to indicate important
information for your safety and to prevent
damage.
Training: 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be
familiar with the controls and use of
the equipment.
2. Know how to stop the lawnmower and
disengage the controls quickly in an
emergency.
3. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
property.
Safety:
4. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower.
5. Never operate the lawnmower while people or animals are nearby.
6. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
7. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, shields or without safety protection
devices in place and in good working order.
8. Do not operate the lawnmower in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
9. Never cut grass while walking backwards.
10.Always wear suitable eye & ear protection when operating the
lawnmower.
11.Mow only in daylight hours or in good artificial light.
12.Never lift or carry the lawnmower while the engine is running.
13.Keep hands and feet well clear of rotating blades and components.
14.Always stop the engine when you leave the lawnmower unattended and when crossing
roads, pathways or gravel drives.
15.Never mow without the catcher fitted or the rear flap in the closed / down position.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Preparation:
16.Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and any other foreign objects.
17.When mowing on slopes, only mow across the face, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction. Do not attempt to mow excessively steep
gradients. A 15° incline is the maximum recommended.
Operation:
18.General.
Check that the lawnmower is in good working order before using.
Do not adjust throttle or governor settings, as this will have a detrimental effect on
the mowers cutting ability and ultimately shorten the lawnmower’s working life.
19.Lawnmower Body
Visually inspect to see that the cutting blade(s), blade bolts and cutting disc are
not worn or damaged.
Regularly check that all nuts, bolts, linkages and connections are tight and secure.
Repair or replace excessively worn or damaged components with genuine Spare
Parts only.
20.Fuel
Add fuel before you start mowing.
Refuel and lubricate outdoors only.
Only remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is stopped.
Thoroughly clean any fuel spillages before starting the engine.
After refuelling or topping up with engine oil, ensure that the filler caps are
replaced securely.
Store fuel in a cool place away from direct sunlight in a suitable container.
21.Engine, Drive & Blade
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before attempting to:
- Clean the mower.
- Un-block the cutting mechanisms.
- Carry out maintenance or repairs.
- Inspect the mower if abnormal vibrations occur or after striking a
foreign object.
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OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER.
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Engines fitted to rotary
lawnmowers are shipped without oil. Check the
engine manufacturers manual for oil grade
details.
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Petrol vapour is highly
flammable. Handle with extreme care. Store in
approved containers.
Oil: Before you use your lawnmower, every
four stroke will require approximately 600
ml of engine oil in the sump. With the
lawnmower in a level position,
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Wipe the dipstick clean.
3. Fill to the full mark, pouring slowly - DO NOT
OVERFILL. Then screw the dipstick securely
back into place.
Note that if the engine is overfilled, it will smoke
excessively or appear to be seized.
Fuel: Your engine will run best on fresh, clean
unleaded petrol (91 octane). Use of
unleaded fuel results in fewer combustion
deposits, burns cleaner and gives longer
valve life.
Do not fill the petrol tank too full to allow for fuel expansion. It is recommended that
approximately 5mm to 10mm of tank space is left for this.
When handling fuel: - Do not fill tank when the engine is running.
- Do not smoke or expose naked flame.
- Do fill tank in open well-ventilated area.
- Do wipe away any spills.
- Do move the mower away from any petrol fumes before starting
engine.
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OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER.
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lways wait until the engine has
stopped and the blade has stopped rotating
before fitting or removing the Mulcher plug.
Handlebar folding instructions:
The handlebar assembly is supplied in the storage
position for packaging purposes. The folding handle
system allows for compact storage when not in use.
Unfold the handle by lifting and turning it to its
‘mowing’ position.
Lock the handlebar in this position before operating
the mower by activating the locking lever. The
locking lever can be locking in place at any point
throughout its 360-degree movement.
On models fitted with ‘zone start’ facility, pull the
engine starter cord out carefully so that there is
sufficient length to extend the handle fully without
stretching the cord.
To change the handlebars back to the storage position,
simply loosen the handle locking lever and rotate the
upper handlebar forward over the mower body.
Handlebar Height adjustment instructions:
The height of the handlebar can be adjusted to various
heights.
Lift the grass flap and secure it in the open position, loosen the four bolts two on each side
holding the handle to the mower.
The handle can now be adjusted to the correct height by moving it.
Hold the handle in place and tighten the bolts to secure the handle in its new position.
To adjust the handle height on the 530 self propelled models, you must first remove the
cover to the gearbox area.
Mulch & Catch models: The mulching lawnmowers have been
assembled ready for mulching mode. They
have the mulching plug inserted and the
correct blade system fitted. Removal of the
mulcher plug and fitting the catcher converts
the mower to a catching model and vice
versa.
NOTE: The 530SPB has no mulch option
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OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER.
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Never start or run the engine
indoors or poorly ventilated areas, engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, which can
be fatal. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
moving parts.
Starting the lawnmower - cold starts: Open the fuel shut off valve (where fitted).
Move the throttle control to choke / start
position. For lawnmowers fitted with non-
choke engines, the primer bulb must be
firmly pressed three to four times after the
throttle control lever has been moved to the
run position.
1. Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt and then pull the starter cord
with a rapid, smooth movement to start the engine. Do not allow the cord to snap back.
2. For models without a ‘zone start’ feature, place your foot against the mower body then
grasp the starter grip.
3. Repeat the starting procedure above if necessary.
4. When the engine starts, move the throttle to the run position and to the speed desired.
5. In the case of flooding occurring, move the throttle to the stop position, pull the starter cord
5 - 6 times, then move the throttle lever to the choke / start or run position and pull the
starter cord as above.
Starting the lawnmower - hot starts:
Follow the above #1 to #5 steps for restarting after emptying catcher or short rest periods. A
warm engine will usually start in the idle position. However, if it fails to start, follow the cold start
procedure.
Stopping the engine:
To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the stop position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve
(where fitted) to the close / off position when the mower is not in operation to prevent fuel
leakage from the carburettor.
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