Challenge XSS40E User manual

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503
prior to returning product to store.
Assembly Manual
Challenge
40cm Petrol Hand Push
Lawnmower
XSS40E
August 2016 Rev A
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Technical Support & Parts
01904 727503

Contents
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Safety Information.............................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols..........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety..............................................................................................................................................3
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................3
In the Box ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Parts..............................................................................................................................................................4
Tools..............................................................................................................................................................4
Assembly...........................................................................................................................................................5
Preparing to assemble the lawnmower........................................................................................................5
Step 1............................................................................................................................................................5
Step 2............................................................................................................................................................6
Step 3............................................................................................................................................................6
Step 4............................................................................................................................................................7

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate
safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the lawnmower.
This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal injury or death if you do not observe the
warning.
This symbol indicates that there is a danger of damaging your hands if you do not wear thick, hard
wearing gloves.
Warning Symbols
General Safety
Personal Safety
WARNING!
- Keep this assembly manual in a safe place following assembly for reference at a later date.
- Always ensure anyone intending to operate this lawnmower is fully conversant with the contents of
this assembly manual prior to assembling, maintaining or operating the lawnmower.
- Perform assembly operations as described in this manual. Failure to observe this warning may
lead to serious injury, death, or damage to the lawnmower.
- Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the lawnmower, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in
the box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the lawnmower if you observe
any damaged components.
NOTE! This lawnmower complies with the Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC.
WARNING! Only operate the lawnmower if you are wearing the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) as described in the following warnings.
WARNING! Always wear suitable gloves when operating lawnmower to protect your hands from
ying debris and/or sharp objects.
Safety Information

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AMain mower deck
(with upper handle
attached)
BLower handle
CSelf-tapping screws
2pcs
DHandle tensioning
knob with nut m8
2pcs
EGrass collecting
bag 1pc
FCable clip 1pc
1Spanner & philips
screwdriver 1pc
In the Box
Parts Tools
D
C
1
F
E
B
A
Below are not supplied, and you will also need for this mower:
- SAE30 or 4-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel
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WARNING!
- Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower.
- This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging. Make sure that you have
sufcient space to put the lawn mower down. Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable
position, bend at the knees and keep your back straight.
- Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.
Remove the packaging from the handle.
Insert the lower handle into the deck as shown and on each side and x it with a self - tapping
screw.
NOTE! Press rmly down until the handle bottoms out in the holes or the cables will be too tight
and the handle will not be secure.
Preparing to assemble the lawnmower
Assembly
Step 1 - Assemble the lower handle

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Step 2
Assembly
Step 3
3a 3b
2a
Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the quick release lever and tensioning bolts that are
attached to the handle.
Ensure the lower and upper handles are rmly connected.
Ensure the rope guide is on the right handle, when you stand behind the mower.
3a. Firstly attach the grass bag to the frame by xing all plastic hooks.
3b. Raise the safety ap, and hook the collection bag onto the mower.
Release the safety ap.
2b

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Assembly
Step 4
4. Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to x the cable to the Lower Handle.
Customer Helpline 01904 727503
Our dedicated UK based customer helpline is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly,
parts queries and technical support. We are open during ofce hours but you can always send an
email via [email protected]. Our experts are here to get you back enjoying
your garden in no time.
For useful assembly, starting and maintenance videos and ordering spares please visit
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk.
Calling our service does not affect your statutory rights
UK/Ireland 01904 727503
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
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email: [email protected]
Getting Help
STOP!
Do not start the engine before putting 400ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine.
Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine and invalidate your warranty.

Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your lawnmower
Operation and Maintenance Manual
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503
prior to returning product to store.
Challenge
40cm Petrol Hand Push
Lawnmower
XSS40E
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Technical Support & Parts
01904 727503
August 2016 Rev A

Contents
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Safety Information.............................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols..........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety..............................................................................................................................................4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................4
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance and Storage ...........................................................................................................................6
Preparing to Operate the Lawnmower..............................................................................................................7
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Oil......................................................................................................................7
Step 2 - Filling with Engine Fuel...................................................................................................................8
Operating the Lawnmower................................................................................................................................9
Step 1 - Setting the Cutting Height...............................................................................................................9
Step 2 - Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................................9
Failure to start.............................................................................................................................................11
Step 3 - Mowing..........................................................................................................................................11
Step 4 - Emptying the grass bag................................................................................................................12
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................13
Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods .................................................................................................13
Storing the Lawnmower for Extended Periods...........................................................................................13
Preparation to re-use..................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance Schedule...............................................................................................................................14
Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter..................................................................................................................15
Clean or Replace Spark Plug .....................................................................................................................15
Changing the Oil.........................................................................................................................................16
Replacing Cutting Blade.............................................................................................................................16
List of consumable Challenge parts ...........................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................18
Technical Data.................................................................................................................................................19
Disposal...........................................................................................................................................................19
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................................................19
Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................................20

Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when operating and maintaining the lawnmower.
Read instruction handbook before operating this machine.
Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades- remove spark plug lead before maintenance.
No naked ames.
Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection must be worn.
Hot surfaces will burn ngers or palms.
Warning! The lawnmower exhaust gas contains toxic substances.
Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas.
Blade continues to rotate for a period after the machine is switched off. Do not touch the
blade until all the machine components have been stopped completely.
Warnings Symbols
Safety Information