Qualcast QSPP53 User manual

53cm 150cc Push
Petrol Rotary Lawn Mower 484348
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.
October 2017
SPP53

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Contents
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 8
Warning symbols 8
In the box 10
Assemble the lawn mower 11
Preparing to operate the lawn mower 14
Operation 16
Maintenance and storage 21
Troubleshooting 27
Technical data 28
Disposal 29
Getting help 29
Warranty 29
General Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions designated by the symbol.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• Always ensure anyone intending to operate this
machine is fully conversant with the contents of this
instruction manual prior to assembling, maintaining or
operating the machine.
• Perform assembly operations as described in this
manual. Failure to observe this warning may lead to
serious injury, death, or damage to the machine.
• Always take care when removing the packaging, to
prevent damage to you or to the machine.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the machine, check all
the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect
all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the
machine if you observe any damaged components.
NOTE: This lawn mower complies with the Noise Emission
Directive 2000/14/EC.

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General safety
• Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe
place for reference at a later date.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children or pets,
are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Never touch a rotating blade.
Personal safety
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine.
• Petrol is highly flammable; store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this purpose.
a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
b) Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is
running, or when the engine is hot.
c) If petrol 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 petrol
vapours have dissipated.
d) Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Prior to use, visually inspect to see that the blade,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets, to preserve balance.
Operation safety
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, where
feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Mow across the face of a slope, never up and
down.

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• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or 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, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the
instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine without the grass collector
in place.
• 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
cable, making sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.
b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawn mower.
d) If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire,
and make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before refuelling.
Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes can reach an open ame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
• Check the grass collector frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• For safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.

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Intended Use
This mower is designed for domestic lawn mowing only. Use in any other way is considered
contrary to the intended use. Compliance with the operation, service and repair, as
specied in this handbook, also constitutes essential elements of the intended use.
Warning Symbols
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this
machine. Read the instruction manual before operating.
Keep bystanders away - especially children and pets.
Beware of sharp blades - remove the spark plug lead before maintenance.
No naked ames.
Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection (PPE) must be worn.
Add engine oil.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol.
Hot surfaces will burn the hands!
Warning! The lawn mower’s exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Do not run
the engine in closed or poorly-ventilated areas.
The blade continues to rotate for a period after the machine is switched off. Do
not touch the blade until all the machine components have stopped completely.
The product complies with the applicable European directives, and an evaluation
method of conformity for these directives was done.
Sound level data (98 dB), in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
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In The Box
Parts
A. Main mower deck (with handle attached)
B. Grass collection bag
C. Mulching plug
D. Side discharge chute
E. Cable clip
Tools
F. Spark plug wrench
Assemble The Lawn Mower
WARNING!
Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to you or to
the lawn mower.
This item requires a two-person lift to remove it 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.
Attaching the handle
1. Rotate the quick clamp (A) 180°, fully open to disengage the quick clamp.
2. Lift the handle to the required height. NOTE: There are 3 hoses in the frame support
(B). Choose the same position on both sides to x the quick clamp.
3. Rotate the quick clamp 180° to fully engage the quick clamp.
Note: If the xation for the quick clamp is not tight enough, use a wrench to tighten the M8
nut (C).
A B C
DEF
You will also need:
- SAE 30 or 4-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel
If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 01904 727 500.
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B
C

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Hook the cord
Pull the on/off lever and gently pull the rope. Hook it around the guide rope.
Grass bag assembly
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the engine.
1. Attach the grass bag to the frame by xing all the plastic hooks.
2. If using the collection function, raise the safety ap and take out the mulching plug, and
hook the collection bag onto the mower. Ensure the side discharge chute is not tted
when collecting the grass in the bag. Release the safety ap.
Attach the cable clips
Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to x the cable to the handle.
STOP!
Do not start the engine before putting 500ml of SAE 30 oil into
the engine.
Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine
and invalidate your warranty.

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Preparing to Operate The Lawn Mower
Filling with engine oil
IMPORTANT!
The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine
is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is
running.
This engine is shipped without oil or petrol; any oil residue is from testing prior to shipping.
The engine must be lled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause irreparable engine damage.
Always use high-quality detergent oil classied SAE 30 oil (or equivalent, e.g. 5W 30,
often termed as 4-stroke lawn mower oil). Only use additives recommended by the engine
manufacturer. To prolong the life of your engine, it is important that the oil is changed after
the rst 5 hours of use.
Using non-detergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life, and using 2-stroke oil will
damage the engine.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a at surface.
1. Remove the oil ller dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil ller neck, and screw it in.
3. Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the
min. and max. marks on the dipstick. If near the lower level, ll to the upper level with
the recommended oil (SAE 30 or equivalent). Do not overll. Wipe away any spilt oil.
4. Before using for the rst time, add 0.5 litres of oil (SAE 30).
Filling with engine fuel
WARNING!
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
ames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where petrol is
stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour.
CAUTION!
Petrol is highly ammable and extreme caution must be taken when handling or
working with it. Keep out of the reach of children.
1. Clean the area around the petrol ller cap before removing the cap. Check the fuel
level.
2. Rell the tank if the fuel level is low.
3. Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol and purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days.
4. Never mix oil with petrol.
5. To allow for expansion, refuel carefully and avoid overlling or spillage. There should
be no fuel in the ller neck.
6. Clean up any overow or splashes of petrol before starting the engine.
7. Tighten the ller cap after lling, nger tight only.
Note: The 53cm SP lawn mower has a maximum fuel capacity of 800ml.

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Operation
Setting the cutting height
WARNING!
The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height, stop the
engine and wait for the mower blade to come to a complete stop.
1. Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting
height.
2. Move it to any one of the 7 positions for the desired cutting height.
3. Return the lever into the securing plate.
Position Approx. cutting height (mm)
1 25mm
2 30mm
3 36mm
4 42mm
5 53mm
6 64mm
7 75mm
Note: Never use the lowest cutting height for the rst cut of the season or in drought
conditions. Only about one third of the grass height should be cut at this time.
Step 3 - Pull the cord handle
With the right hand, slowly but rmly pull the starter handle and rope from the pull cord
guide until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. If the engine fails to start after three pulls,
repeat the start process. When the engine starts, gently return the starter rope to the pull
cord guide.
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Engine start
Engine stop
Starting the engine
WARNING!
Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas, as the
exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing
away from all the moving parts of the machine. The exhaust and other parts of
the machine will become hot during use. Make sure that the blade is securely
fastened before starting the engine.
Step 1 - Starting procedure: quick guide
step 1 step 2 step 3
To start the engine, make sure that the spark plug cap is located on the plug and the
machine is lled with sufcient oil and petrol.
Step 2 - Start/stop bar activation
Pull the start/stop bar towards you.

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Step 4 - To stop, release the stop/start bar
Failure to start
If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter several times, the engine
may be ooded with excess fuel. Use the following procedure to clean and start a ooded
engine:
A. Release the stop/start bar.
B. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and then reinstall it.
Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading. After the plug is seated,
tighten it 1/8 to 1/4 turns with the socket spanner to compress the washer.
C. Pull the stop/start bar towards the upper handle.
D. Operate the starter, as described in steps 2-3.
Mowing with the grass collection bag
WARNING! Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawn
mower.
Start the engine and allow it to run. See ‘Step 2 - Starting the engine’.
Keep a rm grip on the upper handle and stop/start bar and push the lawn mower forward.
Walk along with it, never run with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or
rough ground. Maintain a stable footing.
Mow across slopes, never up and down. Be careful when changing the direction of the
mower on a slope. Do not use the mower on a steep slope of more than 15°.
Note: The best result will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet grass will tend to clog the
blade and the grass collection system.
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. Never use the lowest cutting
height for the rst cut of the season or in drought conditions. Only about one third of the
grass height should be cut at this time.
If the lawn mower will not collect the cuttings efciently, the grass discharge chute may be
blocked, the grass bag may be full, or the underside of the mower deck may be clogged.
Emptying the grass collection bag
Raise the discharge ap with one hand and remove the grass bag using its handle
with your other hand. To maintain safety, the discharge ap will close back to cover the
mulching plug when you release the ap.
Empty the grass debris in to the grass collection bag and ret the bag. If any grass residues
are caught in the discharge chute, clean it using a brush.
Mowing with the mulcher
When mulching, remove the collection grass bag, and put the plastic mulching plug into the
rear discharge chute. Then release the ap, it will close back to cover the mulching plug.
Make sure that the side discharge chute is not xed on the deck.
Note: To ensure that the cut grass can be mulched efciently, do not cut high or wet grass.