Gardenline 43668 User manual

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Contents
03 Warranty
03 Introduction
03 Environmental protection
04 Description of symbols
05 Specifications
06 Safety instructions
07 Power tool use and care
08 Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers
11 Maintenance and storage
12 Operation safety instructions
14 Parts list
15 Unpacking
15 Contents of carton
15 Assembly
16 Attaching the handles
16 Assembly & attaching the catcher
17 Cutting height adjustment
17 Adding and checking the oil
18 Fuelling
19 Starting the engine
19 Stopping the Engine & Emergency stopping
20 Important primer bulb information
20 Mowing advice
21 Engine starting check list
22 Air filter
22 Engine tipping
22 Poor engine performance
22 Catcher
23 Replacing the blade
24 Oil change
24 Air cleaner service
25 Spark plug
26 Transporting
26 Storage
27 Service Support / Accessories

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Introduction
Your new Gardenline®lawn mower will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
Gardenline®Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.
You will find your new lawn mower easy and safe to operate, and, with proper
care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire instruction manual before using
your new Gardenline®lawn mower. Take special care to heed the Cautions and
Warnings.
Your Gardenline®lawn mower has many features that will make your job faster
and easier. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in
the development of this lawn mower, making it easy to maintain and operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste.
All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local
recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
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What your 3 year warranty means
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should
therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly.
In the event of product failure within its intended use over the
course of the first 3 years after the date of purchase, we will remedy
the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our
attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require
any information about the product please contact us via our after sales
support services, details of which can be found in this manual and on
the product itself.
After Sales Support TEL: [phone]
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Description of symbols
The rating plate on your lawn mower may show symbols. These represent
important information about the product or instructions on its use.
Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility.
Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Wear safety gloves.
Warning.
Read these instructions for use carefully.
Use at a distance of at least 15m from other people.
Thrown objects can cause severe injury. Do not operate
the unit without the safety guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutter.
Explosive material.
Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler, gear box or cylinder,
you may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation and
remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
Noise label rating 75dBA (taken at 7.5 metres) you must wear ear
protection at all times.
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Specifications
Engine: 99cc Four Stroke
Engine Capacity: 99cc
Bore: 56mm
Stroke: 40mm
Speed: 3,100 RPM
Fuel Type: Unleaded petrol
Oil Type: 4 Stroke Motor Oil 10-30W
(SAE 10W/30)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 700ml
Oil Tank Capacity: 400ml
Width of cut: 400mm (16”)
Blades: Bar blade
Height adjustment: 8 Levels, 17 – 70mm
Spark Plug Type: LG6RTC
Equivalent Replacement Spark Plugs: NGK BPR6ES
Champion RN11YC
Catcher Capacity: 45 Litres
Weight (GW): 21kg
Noise label rating 75dBA (taken at 7.5 metres).

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Safety instructions
WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power
tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool, battery-operated (cordless) power tool or your petrol operated product.
Save these instructions
Work area
• Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredanddarkareasinviteaccidents.
• Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceof
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatingapowertool.Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety
• Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatinga
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchas
a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturningthetoolon.Awrenchor
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
• Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Thisenables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewellery.Keepyourhair,clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdustextractionandcollection
facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Power tool use and care
• Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpowertoolforyourapplication.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
•Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Anypowertool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Turntooloffcompletelybeforemakinganyadjustments,changingaccessories,or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
• Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenanddonotallowpersons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,inaccordancewiththese
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
• Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepairpersonnelusingonlyidentical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers
Training
• Readtheinstructionscarefully.Getfamiliarwiththecontrolsandproperuseof
the equipment.
• Onlyusethelawnmowerforthepurposeforwhichitwasdesigned,i.e.for
cutting and collecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to
the machine.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththeseinstructionstousethelawn
mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Neverusethelawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react
and concentrate.
• Rememberthattheoperatororuserisresponsibleforaccidentsorhazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
• Whilemowing,alwayswearsturdyfootwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedandremoveall
objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and
the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling or
whenever handling the fuel.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
has evaporated and the vapour dispersed.
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– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.
• Substitutefaultysilencers.
• Beforeuse,alwaysinspectthemachine,especiallytheconditionoftheblades,
and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.
• Dischargeopeningsmustbeguardedatalltimes.Donotremovethedischarge
guard or hold it up while mowing.
• Itisadvisabletowearsuitableeyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.
Operation
• Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewheredangerouscarbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Ifpossible,avoidoperatingtheequipmentinwetgrass.
• Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
• Walk,neverrunanddonotallowyourselftobepulledalongbythelawn
mower.
• Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddown.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
• Donotmowonslopesofmorethan20°.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenpullingthelawnmowertowardsyou.
• Stopthebladeifthelawnmowerhastobetiltedfortransportationwhen
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to
and from the area to be mowed.
• Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithdefectiveguards,orwithoutsafety
devices, such as the stoneguard and/or grass-catcher, in place. Replace if
damaged.
• Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedtheengine.
• Onpower-drivenmodels,disengagethedriveclutchbeforestartingtheengine.

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• Starttheenginecarefully,followingtheinstructionsandkeepingfeetwell
away from the blade.
• Donottiltthelawnmowerwhenstartingtheengine.
Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.
• Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.Keepclearofthe
discharge opening at all times.
• Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhiletheengineisrunning.
• Stoptheengineanddisconnectthesparkplugwire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging
the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn mower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower;
– If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of
the vibration immediately).
• Stoptheengine:
– Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.
– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
• Whenmowing,alwayskeeptoasafedistancefromtherotatingblade.This
distance is the length of the handle.
• Nevercutgrasswhilewalkingbackwards.
• Stoptheenginebeforepushingmoweracrossgraveldrives,walksorroads.
• Thismachineistobeusedexclusivelyforcuttingnaturalgrass.Neverusethe
mower for other purposes. Any other utilization can involve danger for your
safety and can involve damage to the mower.

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• Theuserisresponsibleforthesafetyofotherpeople,animalsandobjectsinthe
working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the
mower is in use.
Maintenance and storage
• Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking
condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
• Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsideabuildingwherevapour
may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
• Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanenclosedspace.
• Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,exhaustsilencer,batterycompartment
and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave
containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
• Checkthestone-guardandgrass-catcherfrequentlyforwearanddeterioration
and replace if damaged.
• Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbedoneoutdoorsandwhenthe
engine is cool.
• Wearstrongworkgloveswhenremovingandreassemblingtheblade.
• Checktheblade’sbalanceaftersharpening.
• Forreasonsofsafety,donotusetheequipmentwithwornordamagedparts.
Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Parts that are not of the same quality
can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
• Wheneverthemachineistobehandled,transportedortiltedyoumust:
– wear strong working gloves;
– grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the
weight and its distribution.
• Damagedbladesandwornboltsaremajorhazards.
• Fuelgoesoffinabout3-4months.Ifyoundyourmowerdoesnotstart,try
changing the fuel in the tank with newly purchased fuel.

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Operation safety instructions
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or
maintenance operations.
• Checkthatallnuts,boltsandscrewsarewelltightenedbeforeeveryuse.
• Beforemowingensurethatthebladeandthebladexingscrewaresecurely
fastened. When the blade edges require re-sharpening, this must be done evenly
on both sides to prevent any imbalance. If the blade is damaged, it must be
replaced.
• Whenmowingalwayswearlongtrousersandstrong,coveredfootwear.
• Donotruntheengineinanenclosedand/orpoorlyventilatedarea.Thegasof
the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is dangerous to your health.
• Workonlywhenthereissufcientlight.
• Donotusethelawnmowerwhenitisrainingorwhenthegrassiswet.
• Cautionmustbetakenwhilemowingonslopes.Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,
never down or up.
• Turnofftheengineifyoumustleavethelawnmowerunattended.
• Neverlifttherearofthemowerwhilestartingtheengineandneverplaceyour
hands and feet underneath the deck while the engine is running.
• Ifworkingonhighgrass,adjustthemowingheighttoreducethefrictionand
prevent over loading. The optimal mowing height should be 1/3 the height of the
grass. It would affect the work efficiency of lawn mower if too much higher
or lower.
• Neverchangetheratedspeedoftheengineinanyway.
• Neverliftorcarrythemowerwhiletheengineisrunning.
• Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugcoverinthesecases:
- Before any operation under the deck.
- Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
- Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower.
- If you leave the mower unattended or change the cutting height.
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- After hitting a foreign object, stop the engine and check thoroughly the mower
in order to see if it is damaged. Take the mower to an authorised service centre to
carry out any repairs if necessary.
- If the mower vibrates in an abnormal way, take the mower to an authorised
service centre.
- Check the bolts and nuts regularly. Bolts and nuts may vibrate loose over time.
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable.
• Keepfuelinajerrycanspeciallymadeforthispurpose.
• Fillthefueltankwithafunnelandoutside.Donotsmokeoruseamobilephone
during this process.
• Fillwithfuelandoilbeforestartingtheengine.Neveropenthecapofthefuel
tank to add gasoline while the engine is running or still hot.
• Donotstarttheengineifthereisspiltfuelonthemowerorinthearea
surrounding. Take the mower away from the zone where fuel has been split and
avoid any contact from a hot source as long as the split gasoline is completely
evaporated.
• Tightenthefueltankcapandjerrycancaptightly.

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Parts List 3
1. Handle bar
2. Lower locking knob
3. On/Off switch
4. Wheel
5. Catcher
6. Height adjustment lever
7. Fuel tank cap
8. Oil filler cap/dipstick
9. Recoil starter
10. Spark plug cap
11. Air filter
12. Handle bar locking knob
13. Discharge guard
14. Bar Blade
15. Blade bolt
16. Spark plug spanner
17. Priming bulb
18. Fuel bowl drain screw
19. Lower handle
mounting plate
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17
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10
8
6
19
16
18
11
7
9
13
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3
12
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Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your petrol lawn
mower is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not
operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Contents of carton
• 2xUpperHandleBarlockingKnobs(includingboltsx2)andtwoplasticcurvedwashers.
•2xLowerHandlelockingBoltsandKnobsandtwoplasticcurvedwashers.
•Sparkplugspanner•45LHardcatcher
Assembly
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or
maintenance operations.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start this mower without first adding 0.4L of SAE
10W/30 engine oil to the Engine. Refer Page 17.
WARNING: Do Not attempt to start this mower without the mower first being
FULLY assembled.
It is necessary to fit the lower handle (2), handle bar (1), and catcher (5) to the mower.
Attaching the handles
It is necessary to attach both the lower handle and handle bars.
1. To attach the lower handles, first remove the two lower handle
bar locking knobs. Place the lower handle in position by
aligning the 2 lower handle ends on the inner side of the metal
mounting plates located at the back of the mower deck.
2. Once in position, insert the bolt on each side through the
lower handle (1) and then through the mounting plate (19).
Orientate the bolt so the head sits correctly in the depression
in the handle tube.
3. Once the bolts are loosely in position, fit
the plastic curved washer over the end of
the bolt. Then attach the lower handle bar
locking knobs (2) over the plastic curved
washer and secure by turning clockwise
until tight and secure.
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4. After securing the lower
handles in to position,
extend the upper handle
bar into the upright
position and then simply
secure the upper handle
locking knobs that
are already loosely in
position.
5 Check the switch cable is correctly routed and secured with
the supplied clip.
Assembly of the hard catcher
1. The grass catcher (5) is supplied in two sections. Locate the top
half on top of the bottom half and interlock them together by
aligning the lugs and slots and pushing the halves together
until they click into place.
Attaching the hard catcher
1. Lift the discharge guard (13) in order to position the catcher.
Note. DO NOT Ever start the mower if the rear flap does not
fully return to the close position if the catcher is not fitted.
2. After lifting the discharge guard, align the 2 holes (which are
visible by looking at the catcher on the inside just where the 2
halves are connected together) on the left and right with the
hooks which are located on the outer sides of the discharge
chute. Push the catcher over the hooks in a down-wards
direction so that the holes sit securely over the hooks.
3. Release the discharge guard to secure the catcher in place.
Note. Always empty the catcher before it has reached
maximum capacity, otherwise it will decrease the performance
of the mower.
Tip. Do not leave clippings in the catcher for extended periods.
Note. If you are unsure of which cutting height to use, begin
with a high setting and trial a small section of lawn, then
check the appearance of the lawn. Then readjust if necessary.
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Cutting height adjustment
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before
any repairs or maintenance operations.
The mower has one lever to easily adjust the cutting height. There
are 8 height settings.
1. To decrease the cutting height pull the height adjustment lever
(6) out and move it up a notch, towards the handlebar.
2. To increase the cutting height pull the lever out and move it down a notch,
towards the engine.
3 After adjustment, ensure the lever is fully located in the
selected notch.
Adding and Checking the oil
IMPORTANT: The motor of this mower is packed with NO OIL
in the motor. Prior to starting the motor, Oil MUST be added to
the sump of the motor.
Failure to add sufficient oil will result in damage to the motor
which is NOT covered under the warranty of the mower.
On a new mower, the motor needs to be filled with 400ml’s of
SAE 10W/30 engine oil.
Each time the mower is used, the oil level should be checked
and if low, add sufficient oil to ensure the oil level is to the
full mark on the dip stick.
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat and level surface.
Clean the area directly around the oil filler cap.
2. Remove the oil filler cap by turning approx half a turn in a anti
clockwise direction and lift the cap outwards. Note: the cap is
not a threaded fit but a bayonet type fit. Clean the dip stick
with a clean cloth, cleaning away any visual oil.
3. FOR A NEW MOWER, add 400ml of SAE 10W/30 engine oil.
4. For both a new mower and also a previously used mower,
measure the amount of oil in the motor by replacing the oil
cap / dip stick on top of the plastic oil fill surround. ie do not
engage the bayonet.
5. Leave the oil cap on top of the oil fill surround for a few seconds and then remove
and inspect the oil level on the bottom of the dip stick.
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6. The oil level should be on the upper area of the lower marked section of the dip
stick. If the oil level is sufficient replace the oil cap by engaging the cap into the
oil fill housing and lock by rotating in the oil cap in a clockwise direction.
7. If the oil level is insufficient, ie the oil level is not on the marked section of the
dip stick, add further oil in 50ml intervals and repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7 until the
correct oil level is obtained.
Always ensure the oil cap is firmly locked in place before the motor is started.
Do not over fill with oil above the High level mark. Only use SAE 10W/30 engine oil.
Fuelling
IMPORTANT Fuel goes off after about 3-4 months. If you find
your mower does not start, first change the fuel in the tank
with newly purchased fuel and open the fuel bowl drain for
approx 5 seconds to drain out any old fuel from the motor. To
open the fuel drain, turn the drain screw in a anti clockwise
direction for 2 turns. Fuel should drain from the bottom of the
bowl. To re seal the drain, rotate the drain screw in a clockwise
direction until firm and the discharge stops.
WARNING
Do not refill fuel tank while engine is running or is hot.
•Becarefulnottoadmitdust,dirt,waterorotherforeign
objects into the fuel.
•Wipeoffspiltfuelthoroughlybeforestartingengine.
•EnsureyouDONOTfuelthelawnmowerincloseproximity
to any open flames, lit cigarettes, or hot objects.
Note. Do not use ethanol fuel. Use fresh 91 Octane unleaded
petrol.
1. Unscrew the fuel tank cap (7) and pour unleaded petrol into
the tank with the aid of a funnel.
2. Fill the tank to approximately 2.5 cm below the lowest
portion of the neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful
not to over fill.
3. Be careful not to spill any petrol, if this happens, wipe the spill with a clean rag.
4. Start the engine at least 3 metres away from the area where the fuel tank has been
filled in order to avoid the risk of fire.
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WARNING. Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is
running or still warm, allow it to cool before fuelling.
Starting the engine
Note. Before starting the mower check the oil and fuel levels.
Warranty will be void if the engine becomes faulty due to
insufficient oil and fuel levels.
Ensure the mower is set to the highest
height setting so the blades are not
resting deep into the grass.
1.
Press the area of the switch marked “I” for
the ON position.
2. Depress the priming bulb (17) fully 2-3
times.
3. Pull the recoil starter (9) lightly until you feel resistance then pull
quickly until the engine starts.
Do not pull the cord with a jerk or release it until fully rewound.
Speed Control.
The speed of this motor is pre set at the factory and will
automatically maintain the motor speed during operation.
There is NO speed adjustment.
Stopping the engine
To Stop the lawn mower motor, press the area of the switch marked “O” fully.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
In the event the ON /Off switch does not stop the motor, the following processes
will assist.
NEVER move the mower, or attempt to move the mower if the controls DO NOT
turn off the motor. DO NOT attempt to lift or tip the mower on its side.
In the event the OFF switch does not turn off the motor, press the primer bulb
fully 4 or 5 times quickly. The motor should stop.
If this fails to stop the motor, remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
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IMPORTANT , if the spark plug method is used it is recommended to wear a
rubber glove when grasping the spark plug cap.
Persons with heart conditions or any medical condition which can be effected by
electric shock should not attempt this method.
When the motor has stopped, the fuel should be drained from the tank, spark
plug cap removed ( if not already removed), and the mower must NOT be
restarted until the problem has been fixed by a Authorised service centre person.
Important Primer bulb information.
The Primer bulb pump is designed to deliver fuel directly into the engine for easy start.
Follow these guidelines and you should have trouble free starting.
For first starting at the beginning of the mower session, Pump the primer 2- 3
times. DO NOT EXCEED 3 pumps.
To restart a cold engine ie after the engine has started and run for just a short
time, you will only need to pump the bulb once. DO NOT EXCEED 2 pumps.
To restart a hot engine, you will not need to pump the primer at all.
Note. If you over pump the engine, it will not start.
DO NOT re-pump the engine primer.
Continue to pull the recoiler starter and after a number of pulls the engine will start.
Mowing advice
1. The speed of the motor is governed to a pre factory set speed and the motor will
try and maintain this speed during use. If the speed of the engine slows this could
indicate the mower is being overloaded, by trying to cut too much grass or the
catcher may be full. Try mowing a narrower strip, mowing slower, raising the cutting
height or emptying the catcher. Grass also should not be cut if the grass is wet.
2. Before mowing always check and clear the grassed area for all foreign objects,
especially solid ones semi concealed in the ground such as rocks, stumps and
garden stakes.
3. Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull it will tear the grass.
This will result in the ends turning brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly
either sharpen them or replace them.
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