Sovereign XSS40B User guide

40CM HAND PUSH
PETROL LAWNMOWER
Item No. 577180
Model No. XSS40B
HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA. HHGL (ROI) Limited, D02 X576 Oct. 20
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
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CONTENTS
General safety warning 3
Intended use 8
Warnings symbols 8
In the box 10
Preparing to assemble the lawnmower 12
Preparing to operate the lawnmower 15
Operating the lawnmower 17
Maintenance 21
Troubleshooting 28
Technical data 29
Disposal 30
Getting help 30
Warranty 31

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in 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
lawnmower is fully conversant with the contents
of this instruction 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.

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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 lawnmower. 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 use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not touch the 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.

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• Petrol is highly ammable; store fuel in
containers specically 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 conned space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good articial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass,
where feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

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• Walk, never run.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you.
• Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to
be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
over speed the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
• Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine without the grass
collector located.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.

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• Never pick up or carry a lawnmower 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
lawnmower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawnmower.
d) If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, 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.

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Check the grass bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
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.
WARNINGS SYMBOLS
Read instruction handbook before operating this
machine.
Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades - remove spark plug lead
before maintenance.

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No naked ames.
Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection (PPE) 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 o. Do not touch the blade until
all the machine components have been stopped
completely.
The product complies with the applicable European
directives and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
Sound level data (96 dB) in accordance with Directive
2000/14/EC.

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IN THE BOX
PARTS
1. Upper handle with soft grip
2. Start/Stop bar
3. Handle xing knob & square neck bolts x 2
4. Grass collection bag
5. Lower handle
6. Height adjustment handle
7. Wheel
8. Engine
9. Deck
10.Cable clips x 1
11.Rope guide
12.Spark plug spanner
13.Self-tapping screws x 2
14.Screwdriver x 1
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 727509.

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PREPARING TO ASSEMBLE THE
LAWNMOWER
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 it from the
packaging. Make sure that you have sucient space to put
the lawnmower 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.
STEP 1 - ASSEMBLE THE LOWER HANDLE
Remove the packaging from the handle.
Insert the lower handle into the deck, as shown, for each side.
Ensure the hole in the lower handle correspond to the hole in
the deck, and x the lower handle with a self-tapping screw.

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STEP 2 - ASSEMBLE THE UPPER HANDLE
Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the handle
tension knob and nuts. Make sure that you attach the rope
guide between the handle and tension knob.
Ensure the lower and upper handles are rmly connected.
When you stand behind the mower, ensure the rope guide is
on the right handle.

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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.
STEP 4 - ATTACH THE CABLE CLIP
Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to x the cable
to the lower handle.
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.
STEP 3 - ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG
3a 3b

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PREPARING TO OPERATE THE LAWNMOWER
STEP 1 - 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.
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 engines service life,
and using 2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
To prevent engine damage, the engine is shipped without oil
or petrol. 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.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the
mower on a level surface.
Remove the oil ller dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean
cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the oil ller neck but do not screw it in.

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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.
STEP 2 - 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 refuelled or
where petrol is stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with skin or inhalation of vapour.
CAUTION! Petrol is highly ammable and extreme
precaution must be taken when handling or working
with it. Keep out of reach of children.
1. Clean the area around the petrol ller cap before removing
the cap. Remove the warning tag and check the fuel level.
2. Rell the tank if the fuel level is low. Always use clean, fresh
unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol.
3. Refuel carefully to avoid overlling or spilling fuel to allow
for expansion. There should be no fuel in the ller neck.
4. Clean up any overow or splashes of petrol before starting
the engine.
5. Tighten the ller cap after lling, nger tight only.
NOTE! The Sovereign 40cm Hand Push Lawnmower has a
maximum fuel capacity of 800ml.

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OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER
STEP 1 - 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 stop completely.
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 5 positions for the desired cutting
height.
3. Return lever into the securing plate.
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.

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To start the engine, make sure that the spark plug cap is
located on the plug and the machine is lled with sucient oil
and petrol.
1-1 Press the primer bulb (A) 3-5 times
When starting a cold engine, press down the primer fully 3-5
times.
STEP 2 - 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.
1 Starting procedure quick guide for cold start
PRIMER BULB 3~5
TIMES FOR COLD START
STOP/START-LEVER
CLOSED
PULL STARTING
HANDLE
1 2 3
A

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PRIMER BULB 3~5
TIMES FOR COLD START
STOP/START-LEVER
CLOSED
PULL STARTING
HANDLE
Pressing the primer button too many times could cause
the engine to ood.
NOTE! When starting a warm engine, the primer does not
need to be used. If the engine stops due to a lack of petrol,
rell and press down the primer 3-5 times.
1-2 Start/Stop bar activation
Pull the Start/Stop bar towards you.
1-3 Pull 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, return the
starter rope to the pull cord guide gently.
Do not use the primer bulb for hot start.
STEP 3 - TO STOP, RELEASE 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 clear and start a ooded
engine:
A. Release the stop/start bar.
B. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and then reinstall it.

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Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-
threading. After the plug is seated, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turns
with socket spanner of spark plug to compress the washer.
C. Pull the stop/start bar towards the upper handle.
D. Operate the starter as described above.
STEP 4 – MOWING
WARNING! Always observe the strictest safety
procedures when using the lawnmower.
Mowing with grass bag
Start the engine and allow it to run. See ‘Step-2 Starting the
engine’.
Keep a rm grip on the upper handle with the stop/start
bar and push the lawnmower forward and walk along with
it, never run with the mower. Be very careful when mowing
uneven or rough ground.
WARNING! Do not use the mower on a steep slope of
more than 15°. Be careful when changing the direction
of the mower on a slope.
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 dierent rates at dierent 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.
If the lawnmower will not collect the cuttings eciently, the
grass discharge chute may be blocked, the grass bag may be
full, or the underside of the mower deck may be clogged.