
EURO • Printed in England • GB • F016 L69 838 • CLUB/ROYALE • OSW 08/01
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Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily used to assist stopping on slopes and for parking. Do not attempt to apply the brake with the drive engaged, drive control lever raised. Only use the brake as required and not as a general stopping device. This will prevent premature wear on the roller rubber.
Use the brake as follows:
Releasing
HPull the brake lever 23 back and away from the parking position “(P)” notch and allow the lever to go forward to the brake off position “O”.
Braking
HPull the brake lever 23 back to the brake position or if parking position “(P)” notch.
Engaging Cylinder cutter and rear roller
HK
1.Ensure that the cutter release lever 24 is located in notch.
2.Start engine and release the parking brake.
3.Push the red safety latch 25 forward and gradually squeeze the drive lever 2 toward the top handle.
4.Release the red safety latch 25.
5.Adjust the speed as required by moving the throt-
tle lever 19 between and
.
6.To stop, release the drive lever 2.
Engaging rear roller only
Note: To prevent damage to the transmission, ensure the mower is stationary.
KLift and pull out the cutter release lever 24 from notch.
Mowing
Before mowing, check the engine oil level and fill the petrol tank.
Toward the end of season, it is advisable to put only as much fuel in the tank as you need for each cut, since it should be completely used be- fore storing the mower.
JFor best results, place the lawnmower on the edge of lawn, mow in a forward direction figure. Then at right angles at the end of each turn, slightly overlapping the previously cut strip.
The next time you mow the lawn, try to work at right angles to the previous cut as this will help prevent un- evenness in the surface soil which can build up if you always mow in the same direction.
Maintenance
Stop and remove spark plug cap.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged blades, loose fixings, and worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all debris, especially from the air fil- ter and engine fins.
If the mower should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorised customer service agent for ATCO garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, always include the
Adjusting the Blade
GThe cutter should be adjusted if the grass is not cut cleanly and evenly.
1.Tilt the mower back and wedge securely.
2.Slacken adjuster bolt 26 and 27 on both sides of mower.
3.Turn adjuster bolt 27 clockwise a little at a time.
Note: The blades are correctly adjusted when the cut- ting cylinder lightly brushes the bottom blade across the full width as the cylinder is turned.
The blade act like a pair of shears, as a test, correctly adjusted blades will cut a piece of good quality writ- ing paper across the width of the blade.
4. Once correctly adjusted tighten adjuster bolt 26.
Adjusting the Delivery Plate
GTo improve the throw of the grass into box adjust the delivery plate as follow:
1.Slacken bolts 28.
2.Press the delivery plate down evenly, ensuring that it does not touch the cylinder.
3.Once the ideal position is found tighten bolts 28.
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