Bladeremoval- refer figure5
• Move thethrottlecontrol tothestopposition andremovethesparkplug leadfromthesparkplug
• Tilt themowerbackonit’shandlebarswiththesparkplugupwardsand securesafelyin
position
• Remove thesinglecentralretainingbolt andlargedomed washerandremovethebladefrom
thebladeboss
• Check thecondition ofthebladeandreplacethebladeifbadlydamaged or returntoan
authorized servicedealerfor bladesharpeningandbalancing
Bladefitting- refer figure5
• Move thethrottlecontrol tothestopposition
andremovethesparkleadfrom thesparkplug
• Tilt themowerbackonit’shandlebarswiththe
sparkplugupwardsandsecuresafely
• Check thecondition of allcomponentsbefore
fittingtotheengineshaftand
replaceanyifdamaged
• Ensurethatthekey islocated inthe
engineshaft ifthebladeboss hasbeenre-
moved
• Fitthebladetothebottom sideoftheblade
boss aligningthetwospigotsontheblade
boss withthetwoholesintheblade.Theflutes
at theendsofthebladeshouldbefacinginto
themowerbase.
• Fitthecentrebolt withthelargedomed washer
through thecentreofthebladeandintothe
engineshaftandtorqueto57to62Nm(42to46ft.lbs). Note: thedomed washer needs tobe
fittedtothebladewiththeraised domepointing awayfromthebladebottom face
• Lower themower totheground and fitthesparkplugleadtothesparkplug
Cleaning
Topreventthebuildupof grass underthedeck andtomaintaintheappearanceofthemowerit
should becleaned at theendof eachdaysmowing.
• Stop theengineandremovethesparkpluglead when thebladehasstopped
• Remove thegrass catcherandtiltthemowerbackonit’shandlebars
• Hosetheundersideof themowerhousingtoremove allgrass buildup
• Lower themower totheground and fitthesparkplugleadtothesparkplug
• Hosethefabricgrass catcherinsideandouttoremoveallgrass debrisandhanguptodry
beforestorage
Figure5. Undersideof mowerbase
Bladesshould onlybesharpened andbalancedby
an authorized servicedealer.
WARNING
Donothosetheengineaswater can damagetheair
cleaner and ignition system
CAUTION
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
•Nevermowwhilebarefootorwearing opensandalsor thongs. Wear longtrousersandheavy
shoes
•Knowyourcontrols. Readtheowner’smanual carefully.Learnhowtostop theenginequickly
in anyemergency
•Makesurethelawnisclearofsticks, stones,bones,wireanddebris. They could bethrownby
theblade
•Stoptheengineanddisconnect thesparkplug wirebeforeclearingblockages,checking or
workingon themower.
•Beforeusing, alwaysinspecttosee thatblades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
or damaged. Replacewornordamagedbladetopreserve balance.
DAMAGEDBLADES ANDWORNBOLTSARE MAJORHAZARDS.
•Check all nuts, boltsand screwsoften;alwaysbesurethemowerisin asafeoperating
condition.Useonlygenuinereplacement parts.
•Refuel outdoorsonly. Donotsmokewhilefuellingengine.Addfuel beforestarting theengine.
Never remove thecap off thefuel tankoraddpetrol whiletheengineisrunningortheengine
ishot. Ifpetrolisspilled, donotattempttostart theenginebutmove themachineaway from
thearea ofthespilland avoid creating anysourceofignitionuntilpetrolvapourshave
dissipated.
•Donotmowwhilstpeople,especiallychildren orpetsareinthemowingarea.
•Replacewornor faultysilencers(muffler)
•Mowonlyingooddaylight.
•Neverusethemower unless thegrass catcherorguards(rear flap)provided bythe
manufacturerareinposition.
•Starttheenginecarefullywithfeetwellawayfrom theblade.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconfined spacewhereexhaust fumes(carbon monoxide) can
collect.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryou leave themower, evenforamoment.
•Donotallow children orpeopleunfamiliar withtheseinstructionstousethemower.
•Storethemowerinawell-ventilated roomawayfrom naked flamessuchasmay befound in
hot waterheaters.
•Donotover-speed theengineoraltergovernor settings.Excessive speed isdangerousand
shortensthemowerlife.
•It isadvisabletowearsuitableeyeprotection when operating amower.
•Turnthefuel off attheconclusion of mowingandreducethethrottle settingduring engine
run-out.
•Storefuel inacool placein acontainerspecificallydesigned forthepurpose. Ingeneral,
plasticcontainersareunsuitable.
•Stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwireand inspectthemower if:
a) themowerbeginstovibrateabnormally;or
b)after striking aforeign object.
•Never cut grass whilewalkingbackwards.
•Stoptheenginebeforepushing themoweracross graveldrives,walkwaysorroads.
•Walk,never run.
•Mowacross thefaceofslopes,neverup anddown.Exerciseextremecaution when changing
direction onslopes. Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.
•Neverpick upor carryamowerwhen it isoperating.
CAUTION
Toavoidenginedamagedrain theoil andfuelfrom the
enginebeforeturningthelawnmower overinanydirection.