FLORABEST FBM 450 A1 User manual

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PETROL LAWNMOWER FBM 450 A1
BENZIN-RASENMÄHER
Originalbetriebsanleitung
PETROL LAWNMOWER
Translation of the original instructions
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Content
Introduction .................................6
Intended Use................................6
General Description......................6
Delivery Contents............................. 6
Summary ........................................ 7
Functional Description....................... 7
Safety Equipment ............................. 7
Technical Specications ................ 8
Symbols and icons .......................8
Symbols on the device ..................... 8
Symbols in the manual...................... 9
Safety Instructions......................10
Initial Operation.........................12
Mounting grip rod.......................... 13
Fitting the starter cord..................... 13
Installing the Grass Collection Box ... 13
Filling with Engine Oil and Checking
the Oil Level .................................. 14
Filling with Petrol............................ 14
Operation ..................................14
Starting and Stopping the Engine..... 15
Mowing........................................ 15
Working Instructions ..................15
General Working Instructions .......... 15
Setting the Cutting Height................ 16
Emptying the Grass Collection Box... 16
Cleaning and Maintenance.........16
Cleaning and General Maintenance
Work............................................ 16
Cleaning/Replacing the Air Filter..... 17
Maintaining the Spark Plug ............. 17
Changing the Engine Oil ................ 17
Checking/Sharpening/Replacing the
Blade ........................................... 18
Adjusting the Carburettor................ 18
Storage......................................18
General Storage Instructions............ 18
Fold up device............................... 18
Storage during the winter break....... 18
Disposal/Environmental
Protection ..................................19
Maintenance Intervals................20
Replacement parts/Accessories ..21
Troubleshooting .........................22
Guarantee .................................23
Repair Service............................24
Service-Center............................24
Importer .................................... 24
Translation of the original EC
declaration of conformity...........47
Exploded Drawing .....................49

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new device. With it, you have chosen a
high quality product.
During production, this equipment has been
checked for quality and subjected to a nal
inspection. The functionality of your equip-
ment is therefore guaranteed.
The operating instructions constitute
part of this product. They contain
important information on safety, use
and disposal.
Before initial use, please read
these operating instructions and the
Briggs & Stratton instruction manual
carefully in order to avoid incorrect
handling.
Use the product only as described
and for the applications specied.
Keep this manual safely and in the
event that the product is passed on,
hand over all documents to the third
party.
Intended Use
The equipment is intended only for mowing
lawns and grass areas in domestic use.
This equipment is not suitable for commer-
cial use. Commercial use will invalidate the
guarantee.
Any use other than specically permitted in
these instructions may result in damage to
the equipment and represent a serious risk
to the user.
The equipment is intended for use by
adults. Children or other people who are
unfamiliar with the operating instructions
must not use the equipment.
The operator or user is responsible for ac-
cidents or damage to other persons or their
property.
General Description
The illustration of the princi-
pal functioning parts can be
found on the front and back
foldout pages.
Delivery Contents
Carefully unpack the appliance and check
that it is complete. Dispose of the packag-
ing material correctly.
- Petrol lawn mower (already mounted)
- Grass collection box
- Cable clamp
- Spare spark plug
- Spark plug wrench
- Quick guide
- Operating instructions
- Briggs & Stratton operating instructions
- Briggs & Stratton dealer list

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Summary
1 Upper handle bar
2 Safety catch
3 Starter cord guide
4 Bottom handle
5 Bowden cable
6 Cable clamp
7 Starter handle with starter cord
8 Filler cap
9 Air lter box
10 Air lter (no illustration)
11 Engine cover with ventilation
holes (nger protection)
12 Spark plug connector
13 Spark plug (no illustration)
14 Exhaust guard
15 2 front wheels
16 Steel plate housing
17 Lever for cutting height adjust-
ment
18 2 rear wheels
19 Oil ller cap with dipstick
20 Grass collection box
21 2 quick-release levers on bottom
handle
22 Rear impact protection
23 Grass collection box carrying
handle
24 Fill level indicator
25 2 quick-release levers on upper
grip handle
26 Spare spark plug
27 Spark plug wrench
28 Plastic straps catcher
29 Grass catcher rod
30 Grass collector hanger bracket
31 Filler plugs
32 Bar slot
33 Cut height position
Functional Description
The equipment is driven by a powerful
four-stroke engine (Briggs & Stratton 450E
Series).
The device is equipped with a high quality
steel plate housing, a grass catcher and a
foldable grip handle.
Refer to the following descriptions for a
functional description of the controls.
Safety Equipment
2 Safety catch
The equipment stops when the
safety catch is released.
14 Exhaust guard
prevents hands or combustible
materials from coming into con-
tact with a hot exhaust.
22 Rear and side impact pro-
tection
protect the operator from parts
that are ung out and from ac-
cidentally touching the blades
when mowing with no grass col-
lection box.

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Technical Specications
Engine.............. 4-stroke B&S 450 E Series
Engine size .......................... 125 cm3 (cc)
Power input ................1.82 kW (2,47 HP)
Blade rotation speed (n0).. max. 2900 min-1
Blade torque.................................45 Nm
Petrol tank volume ............................ 0.8 l
Octane rating................................ 95-98
Engine oil tank volume...................... 0.5 l
Spark plug ................Champion QC12YC
Cutting circle ........................... ø 420 mm
Cutting height... 5-stage, 25-37-50-62-75 mm
Grass collection box volume............... 45 l
Weight (inc. collection box,
with an empty tank).........................24 kg
Sound pressure level
(LPA)....................81.9 dB(A); K=3.0 dB
Sound power level (LWA)
measured............ 93.4 dB(A); K=3.0 dB
guaranteed ............................ 96 dB(A)
Vibration at the handle
(ah)..................... 8.0 m/s2; K=1.5 m/s2
Noise and vibration values have been
determined according to the standards and
regulations mentioned in the declaration of
conformity.
Technical and optical changes can be
carried out in the course of further develop-
ment without notice. All dimensions, refer-
ences and information of this instruction
manual are therefore without guarantee.
Legal claims, which are made on the basis
of the instruction manual, cannot thus be
considered as valid.
The stated vibration emission value was
measured in accordance with a standard
testing procedure and may be used to com-
pare one power tool to another.
The stated vibration emission value may
also be used for a preliminary exposure
assessment.
Warning:
The vibration emission value may
differ during actual use of the
power tool from the stated value de-
pending on the manner in which the
power tool is used.
Safety precautions aimed at protect-
ing the user should be based on
estimated exposure under actual
usage conditions (all parts of the op-
erating cycle are to be considered,
including, for example, times during
which the power tool is turned off
and times when the tool is turned on
but is running idle).
Symbols and icons
Symbols on the device
Attention!
Read the instruction manual.
Risk of injury from parts being
ung out.
Keep bystanders away from the
equipment.
Risk of injury from sharp blades.
Keep feet and hands away.
Caution – toxic fumes!
Do not operate the equipment in
enclosed areas.
Caution – petrol is ammable!
Do not smoke and keep away from
heat sources.

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Caution – hot surfaces!
Risk of burning.
Symbol on petrol pump:
Press petrol pump (primer) 3x be-
fore the start.
Symbol on grip handle:
Information
on starting
and stopping
the motor
0
ION
OFF
Switch device on (ON):
Pull up safety loop.
Switch device off (OFF):
Release safety loop.
Fill Level Indicator:
GO
STOP
Fill level indicator open:
Grass collection box empty
GO
STOP Fill level indicator closed:
Grass collection box full
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with in-
formation on damage and
injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction
is explained at the place of the ex-
clamation mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
Do not expose the unit to humidity.
Do not work in the rain.
Caution! The lawnmower blade
continues to run after switching off.
Caution – risk of injury!
Before maintenance work,
switch off the engine and take
out the spark plug connector.
Caution – hot surfaces!
Risk of burning.
Caution – risk of injury!
Wear eye and ear protection.
dB
L
WA
Information of the acoustic power
level LWA in dB.
Symbols on the ller cap:
Note on the petrol ller
Do not fuel any E85-mixtures.
Caution! Before start-
ing, check the oil
level.
Symbols on the oil ller cap:
Note on the oil ller
Symbols on the Tank:
Attention!
Read the instruction manual.
Caution – petrol is ammable!
Allow the engine to cool for at least
2 min. before refuelling.
Caution – toxic CO fumes! Do not
operate the equipment in enclosed
areas.

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Safety Instructions
This section deals with the basic safety pro-
cedures when working with the equipment.
WARNING! Read all of the safety
instructions and directions. Failure
to observe the safety instructions
and directions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Instructions:
• Read the operating instructions careful-
ly. Familiarise yourself with the controls
and with the correct use of the equip-
ment.
• In case of uncertainties, allow yourself
to be given instruction concerning the
use of the device and prohibited opera-
tions.
• Pay attention, be aware of what you
are doing and take the utmost care
when working. Do not use the device
if you are tired or ill or you are under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or other
medication. A moment of inattention
whilst using the device can result in se-
rious injuries.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• Do not allow children or other people
who are unfamiliar with the operating
instructions to use the equipment. Local
regulations may set a minimum age for
the user.
• Do not mow whilst people – especially
children – or animals are nearby. If
distracted, you may lose control of the
equipment.
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons
or their property.
• Observe noise control and local regula-
tions.
Preparatory Measures:
• When mowing, always wear slip res-
tistant shoes and long trousers. Do not
mow barefoot or in light sandals. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair can
become caught in moving parts. Wear-
ing suitable clothing reduces the risk of
injury.
• Check the area on which the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all
objects (stones, sticks, wires, toy) that
could be caught and ung out.
• Warning: Petrol is highly ammable.
Fire or explosions can result in serious
burns:
- Keep petrol only in containers in-
tended for this purpose;
- Only refuel outdoors and do not
smoke whilst refuelling;
- Fill with petrol before starting the
engine. Do not open the ller cap or
rell with petrol whilst the engine is
running or the equipment is hot:
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine. Instead, remove the
equipment from the surface on which
the petrol has been spilled. Avoid
any ignition attempt until the petrol
fumes have evaporated;
- For reasons of safety, replace petrol
and other ller caps in the event of
damage.
• Replace defective silencers.

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• Before use, always carry out a visual
inspection to check whether the cutting
tools, mounting bolts and entire cutting
unit are worn or damaged. To avoid
imbalance, only replace worn or dam-
aged tools and bolts in sets.
• Take care with equipment that has
several cutting tools, as the movement
of one blade may result in rotation of
other blades.
• Use only replacement parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of parts
from other manufacturers may result
in injuries and will result in immediate
invalidation of the guarantee.
Handling:
• Do not run the combustion engine in
enclosed spaces, in which dangerous
carbon monoxide can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or with good
articial lighting. An unlit working area
can result in accidents.
• If possible, avoid using the equipment
on wet grass.
• Always ensure secure positioning, par-
ticularly on hillsides, landlls, ditches or
dykes. This will give you better control
of the equipment in unexpected situa-
tions.
- Always work across the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
- Take particular care when changing
the direction of travel on the slope.
- Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes (max. 10°).
• Run the equipment only at walking
speed.
• Take particular care when turning the
equipment around or pulling it towards
you.
• Stop the cutting tool if the equipment
has to be tipped up for transportation
over a surface other than grass and
when moving the equipment from and
to the surface to be mown.
• Do not use the equipment with dam-
aged safety equipment or guards or
with no safety equipment attached, e.g.
impact protection and/or grass catch-
ers. This ensures that the equipment
remains safe.
• Do not change the engine regulator
setting and do not over-rev it. This may
damage the equipment.
• Before starting, the engine, disengage
all cutting tools and drives.
• Start or operate the start switch with
care and in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions. Ensure sufcient
space between feet and the cutting
tool. Risk of injury.
• When starting or activating the engine,
do not tip the equipment unless the
equipment has to be lifted for this pro-
cedure. In this case, tip the equipment
only as far as is absolutely necessary
and lift only the side that is away from
the user.
• Do not start the engine when standing
in front of the ejection channel.
• Switch on the engine in accordance
with the instructions and only if your
feet are a safe distance away from the
cutting tools.
• Do not place hands or feet under rotat-
ing parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening. A moment of care-
lessness when using the equipment may
result in serious injury.
• Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
• Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that
all moving parts are still:
- Before releasing blockages or remov-
ing obstructions in the ejection chan-

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nel;
- Before checking, cleaning or working
on the equipment;
- If a foreign body is struck. Look for
damage to the equipment and carry
out the necessary repairs before re-
starting and working with the equip-
ment;
- If the equipment starts to vibrate unu-
sually strongly, an immediate check
is required.
• Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that
all moving parts are still:
- When leaving the equipment;
- Before refuelling;
• Close the throttle valve when stopping
the engine.
• Do not leave the equipment unattended
in the workplace.
• Do not work with equipment that is
damaged or incomplete or has been
converted without the approval of the
manufacturer.
Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dan-
gerous situations.
• Do not work with the device if there
is a risk of lightning strike. Danger of
electric shock.
Maintenance and Storage:
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened rmly and the equipment
is in safe working condition. Many
accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained equipment.
• Do not keep the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building in which
petrol fumes could potentially come into
contact with open re or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before placing
the equipment in enclosed spaces. Risk
of re.
• To avoid the risk of re, keep the en-
gine, exhaust and area around the fuel
tank free of grass, leaves or leaking
grease (oil).
• Check the grass catcher regularly for
wear or loss of function.
• For reasons of safety, replace worn or
damaged parts. Replace defective si-
lencers.
• If the fuel tank is to be drained, do this
outdoors.
• Handle your equipment with care. Keep
the tools sharp and clean to enable you
to work better and more safely. Follow
the maintenance directions.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment
yourself unless you are trained to do so.
Any work not specied in these instruc-
tions is to be carried out only by cus-
tomer service centres authorised by us.
• Keep the equipment in a dry place and
out of reach of children. Machines are
dangerous if used by inexperienced
people.
Initial Operation
Caution! Risk of injury from
rotating blades. Carry out
work on the equipment only
when the blade is switched
off and stationary.
Observe the Briggs & Stratton in-
struction manual supplied.
Before starting the device, you must
- remove all transport safety devices,
- fold up the grip rod and lock the quick-
release levers,
- ll in motor oil,
- ll in petrol,
- mount the grass catcher if necessary,
- set the cutting height if necessary.

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Mounting grip rod
Make sure that the Bowden cable
(5) is not crushed during the as-
sembly of the grip handle.
1. Fold the bottom handle (4) and
the upper grip handle (1) up-
wards.
2. Bring the bottom handle (4) into
the desired position and lock
the quick-release levers (21) by
pushing them in the direction of
the handle (4). The quick-release
lever should be facing upwards.
They must t the handle so that a
tensioning with medium force can
be carried out.
Otherwise, the quick-release le-
vers must be turned clockwise for
tensioning them or anti-clockwise
to loosen them.
3. The upper grip handle (1) has
two separate mounting holes.
Mount the grip handle at the
desired height onto the bottom
handle (4) with the aid of the
quick-release lever.
4. Lock the quick-release levers (25)
to the upper grip handle (1) as
described below 2.
5. Fasten the Bowden cable (
5) using a cable clamp ( 6) to
the bottom handle ( 4).
Fitting the starter cord
1. Pull the safety bar (2) towards the
grip handle (1) and hold it in this
position.
2. Slowly pull the starter cord by
the starter handle (7) in the direc-
tion of the handlebar and hang
the starter cord in the starter cord
guide (3).
3. Release the safety catch (2).
Installing the Grass Collection
Box
Caution: Do not operate the
equipment with the grass col-
lection box or impact protec-
tion installed incompletely.
Risk of injury!
Mounting the net
1. Put the plastic straps (28) on the
grass catcher (20) over the grass
catcher rod (29).
Fixing the Grass Collection
Box onto the Equipment:
2. Lift the rear impact protection
(22).
3. Hook the grass collection box
(20) into the mounting provided
for this (30) on the rear of the
equipment.
4. Hold the grass collection box
(20) by the carrying handle (23)
and hang it on the grass collec-
tor hanger (30) at the rear of the
device which is provided for this
purpose.
Dismantling the Grass Col-
lection Box:
5. Raise the impact protection (22)
and remove the grass collection
box (20) by the carrying handle
(23).

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Filling with Engine Oil and
Checking the Oil Level
Place the equipment on a level
base.
1. Unscrew the oil ller cap and
dipstick (19) and pour oil into
the tank. The oil tank holds 0.5l
oil. Use brand oil (e.g. SAE 30).
2. To check the oil level, wipe the
dipstick (19) on a clean cloth
and replace it in the tank until it
stops.
3. After pulling it out, read off
the oil level on the dipstick.
The oil level should be in
the marked area between
the minimum and maximum
marks (maximum: 0.5 litres
of engine oil in the oil
tank).
4. Wipe off any spilt oil and
close the oil ller cap (19).
Check the oil level every time be-
fore mowing and add oil before the
lower marking point is reached.
Filling with Petrol
Warning! Petrol is ammable and
hazardous to health:
- Keep petrol in containers intended for
this purpose;
- Only refuel outdoors and never with the
engine running or when the machine is
hot;
- Open the ller cap carefully to allow
excess pressure to escape;
- Do not smoke whilst refuelling;
- Avoid skin contact and inhalation of
the fumes;
- Remove spilt petrol;
- Keep petrol away from sparks, open
ames and other ignition sources;
- Dispose of leftover petrol in an environ-
mentally friendly way (see “Disposal /
Environmental Protection”).
- Do not use petrol/oil mixtures;
- Use normal or super unleaded
petrol;
- Only use clean, fresh petrol;
- Do not store petrol for longer
than one month, as its quality
deteriorates.
1. Unscrew the ller cap ( 8)
and pour in the petrol to the ller
plugs (31). Do not ll the tank
entirely, to allow the petrol room
to expand.
2. Wipe away petrol residues
around the ller cap and close
the ller cap.
Operation
A certain level of noise exposure
caused by this device is unavoida-
ble. Rearrange noise-intensive works
to times approved and specied for
this purpose. Comply with the rest
periods and reduce the work period
down to the minimum. For your per-
sonal protection and the protection
of people near by, suitable hearing
protection must be worn.

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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Warning! Petrol is ammable.
Start the engine at least 3 m
away from the lling loca-
tion. There is a risk of re.
Start the equipment on a sturdy,
level base, if possible not in long
grass. Ensure that the cutting tool
is touching neither objects nor the
ground.
For your safety: Stand behind the
device when starting it.
Check the petrol and oil levels regu-
larly (see “initial operation”) and
rell in time.
Cold start:
1. Press the petrol pump (32)
(primer) 3 x.
2. Pull the safety loop (2)
towards the grip handle
(1) and hold it.
3. Pull the starter handle (7).
4. If the motor starts slowly, release
the starter handle into the starter
rope-guide (3).
For a warm start it is not necessary
to press the primer (32).
If the primer is pressed too often,
too much petrol will enter the car-
burettor and the motor is difcult to
start.
Motor stop:
• Release the safety loop (2). The motor
switches off and the knife is braked.
Knife stopping device:
Regularly examine the knife stopping de-
vice:
Release the safety loop (2). The motor
switches off and the knife is braked. The
knife must stop within 7 seconds.
Mowing
1. Start the engine (see ).
2. Hold the grip handle (1) and the
safety loop (2) with both hands
while mowing.
Working Instructions
General Working Instructions
• As far as possible, mow the lawn when
it is dry in order to protect the turf.
• Set the cutting height such that the
equipment is not overloaded.
• Run the equipment at walking speed in
lines that are as straight as possible. For
uninterrupted mowing, the lines should
always overlap by a few centimetres.
• Do not move backwards.
• On slopes, always work across the
slope.
• If the blade comes into contact with
a foreign body, switch off the engine
immediately. Wait until the blade is
stationary and check the equipment for
damage. Restart work only if the equip-
ment is undamaged.
• Switch off the equipment during longer
breaks and for transportation and wait
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• Clean the equipment after each use, as
described in the “cleaning and mainte-
nance“ chapter.
Setting the Cutting Height
The equipment has 5 positions for setting
the cutting height (25-37-50-62-75 mm):
1. Pull the lever (17) outwards and
push it to the desired position
(33).
2. Push the lever (17) back in.
The correct cutting height is around
30–45mm for an ornamental lawn and
around 40–65mm for a utility lawn.
Select a greater cutting height for
the rst cut of the season.
Emptying the Grass Collec-
tion Box
Fill Level Indicator:
The ll level indicator ( 24) attached to
the side of the grass collection box ( 20)
shows when the grass collection box is full.
GO
STOP
Fill level indicator open:
Grass collection box empty
GO
STOP Fill level indicator closed:
Grass collection box full
1. Stop the engine and wait until
the blade is stationary.
2. Lift the rear impact protection
(22) and remove the grass collec-
tion box (20).
3. To empty the grass collection box
(20) hold it by the carrying han-
dle (23) and the lower handle
(23a) (see “Disposal/Environ-
mental protection“). Reassemble
the grass collection box (20).
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Have any repair and mainte-
nance work not described in
these instructions carried out
by a specialist workshop. Use
only original Grizzly replace-
ment parts. Risk of accidents!
Carry out maintenance and
cleaning work strictly with
the engine switched off and
spark plug connectors re-
moved. Risk of injury!
Allow the equipment to cool
before any maintenance and
cleaning work. Elements of
the engine are hot. Risk of
burning!
Wear gloves when handling the
blade.
For cleaning and maintenance
work, also observe the Briggs &
Stratton instruction manual supplied.
We recommend contacting an au-
thorised Briggs & Stratton dealer for
maintenance work on the engine
(see Briggs & Stratton dealer list).
Cleaning and General Main-
tenance Work
Fold the upper handle bar (1) and
tilt the device back for cleaning and
maintenance jobs at the bottom
side so that the spark plug faces
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Make sure that a second person
holds the device because there is a
danger of tipping backwards.
Do not tilt the equipment sideways
or forwards. Operating uids could
leak out and the engine could be
damaged.
• Always keep the equipment clean. To
clean, use a toothbrush or cloth but no
corrosive cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use water to clean the engine
as it could contaminate the fuel system.
• After mowing, remove plant remains
that are stuck to the equipment by using
a piece of wood or plastic. Clean the
vent holes ( 11), ejection hole and
blade area especially. Do not use hard
or pointed objects, which could dam-
age the equipment.
• Oil the wheels from time to time.
• Before each use, check the lawnmower
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
or damaged parts. Check that all nuts
bolts and screws are sitting rmly.
• Check covers and guards (
2,11,14,22) for damage and that they
are sitting correctly. Replace if neces-
sary.
Cleaning/Replacing the Air
Filter
Do not operate the equipment
without the air lter otherwise dust
and dirt will get into the engine and
result in damage to the machine.
1. Remove the spark plugs connec-
tor ( 12) (see “Maintaining
the Spark Plug”).
2. Open the air lter box (9) and
take out the air lter (10).
3. Clean the air lter (10) with soap
solution and let it dry. Put a few
drops of fresh engine oil into the
air lter.
4. To install, place the air lter (10)
in the air lter box (9) and re-
close it.
Maintaining the Spark Plug
A worn spark plug or a spark gap
that is too large will result in a re-
duction of engine performance.
1. Disconnect the spark plug con-
nector (12) from the spark plug
(13) by simultaneously pulling
and turning.
2. Unscrew the spark plug (13)
anticlockwise using the enclosed
spark plug wrench ( 27).
3. Check the spark gap using a
feeler gauge (available from
specialist shops). The spark gap
must be at least 0.7-0.8mm.
4. If necessary, adjust the gap by
carefully bending the ground
electrode on the spark plug.
5. Clean the spark plug with a wire
brush.
6. Insert the cleaned and adjusted
spark plug or replace a dam-
aged spark plug with a new one
(recommended torque 20Nm,
determined with a torque
wrench) (see “Replacement
parts/Accessories“).
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil with the
petrol tank empty and the engine
warm.

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• Change the engine oil for the
rst time after around 5 operat-
ing hours then every 50 operat-
ing hours or annually.
• Dispose of the used oil in an eco-
friendly manner (see “Disposal/
Environmental protection“).
1. Remove the spark plug connector (
12) (see “Maintaining the Spark Plug”).
2. Open the oil tank cover ( 19) and
pump out the motor oil with an oil
pump.
3. Rell with engine oil (see “Initial Opera-
tion”).
Checking/Sharpening/
Replacing the Blade
Only allow specialist companies to
install and dismantle the knife.
Wear gloves when handling the
blade.
• Take off the spark plug connector (
12) and check the blade for wear and
damage.
• Always have a blunt blade resharpened
by a specialist company, as an imbal-
ance check can be carried out there.
• Always have a specialist workshop
change a damaged or imbalanced
blade.
Incorrect installation can re-
sult in serious injury.
Adjusting the Carburettor
The carburettor has been preset in the fac-
tory for optimum performance. If readjust-
ments are required, have the adjustments
made by a specialist workshop.
Storage
General Storage Instructions
Do not store the equipment
with a full collection box. In
hot weather, the grass begins
to ferment when heat is gen-
erated. Risk of re.
• Clean and service the equipment before
storage.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing
the equipment in enclosed areas.
• Use suitable and authorised containers
for storing fuel.
• Keep the equipment in a dry place that
is protected from dust and out of reach
of children.
• Do not wrap the equipment in nylon
bags as damp and mould could form.
Fold up device
For space-saving storage the grip rod can
be folded twice.
1. Remove the grass catcher (20).
2. Hang out the starter cord ( 7).
3. Open the quick clamping cable
levers (21/25) on the bottom han-
dle (4) and the upper grip handle
(1).
4. Fold both handles down again.
The Bowden cable (5) must not be
jammed when you do this.
Storage during the winter
break
Non-observance of the storage
instructions may cause starting prob-
lems or permanent damage as a re-
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• Start the engine and allow it to run until
it stops due to running out of petrol.
• Change the oil (see “changing the en-
gine oil “).
• Preserve the engine:
- Unscrew the spark plug ( 13) (see
“cleaning and maintenance“);
- Pour a tablespoon of engine oil
through the spark plug hole into the
engine compartment;
- Pull the starter cord ( 7) slowly sev-
eral times with the safety catch
(2) pulled in order to distribute
the oil inside the engine;
- Screw the spark plug ( 13) tight.
• Dispose of used oil and petrol residues
in an ecofriendly manner (see “Dis-
posal/environmental protection“).
There is no need to drain the petrol
tank if a fuel stabiliser is added to
the petrol (see “replacement parts”
and Briggs & Stratton instruction
manual).
Disposal/Environmental
Protection
• Return the tool, accessories and pack-
aging to a recycling centre when you
have nished with them.
- Carefully drain the petrol and oil
tanks and take your equipment to
a recycling centre. The plastic and
metal parts that are used can be
separated by type and thus recycled.
- Take used oil and petrol residues to a
disposal point and do not pour them
into the sewer system or down the
drain.
- Ask our Service-Center for details.
• Defective units returned to us will be
disposed of for free.
• Do not throw cut grass in the dustbin
but rather compost it or spread it under
bushes and trees as a mulch layer.

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Maintenance Intervals
Regularly carry out the maintenance work listed in the “maintenance intervals” table.
Regular maintenance prolongs the life of the equipment. It also gives optimum cutting per-
formance and avoids accidents.
Maintenance Work
(See “cleaning and mainte-
nance“)
Before After After 1st
5 Hrs.
After
8Hrs.
After
50Hrs. Annual
Work
Check and tighten screws, nuts
and bolts 
Check the engine oil level/petrol
level and rell with engine oil/
petrol if required
 
Clean operating elements / the
area around the silencer  
Clean the nger protectionb
Change the engine oil   
Replace the air ltera
Clean/adjust the spark plug
Replace the spark plug


Check the silencer and spark
catcherb 
Clean the air cooling systema,b 
a Replace more often if there is a high level of dust or heavy dirt
b See Briggs & Stratton instruction manual