Caring for your Lawnmower
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: It is very important that you keep your lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the hood could become a potential fire hazard. USE GLOVES
It is recommended that you clean your lawnmower straight after mowing while the grass is still wet.
1.Remove grass from under the hood with the spanner/scraper tool. (S)
2.Remove the blade, see Figure L, to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush. (S)
3.Lever the roller out of position and clean with a soft brush. (S)
4.Remove grass clippings from:
•all air intakes (T)
•grassbox (U)
5.Thoroughly clean the inside of the window with a soft brush (V).
6.Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.(W)
S |
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T | U |
•IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
Cleaning the Easi-Reel cable winder
1.Lift grassbox lid, squeeze together the two catches (X1) and remove the cable winder.
2.Clean the cable winder and the area it was lo- cated with a soft brush (X2 & X3)
3.Replace the cable winder, ensuring it clicks into place.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1.Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2.Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3.Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter thor- oughly and carry out any service or repairs required.
4.Make sure that the electric cable is wound properly.
Transporting and Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of space (Y)
• Loosen the handle knobs.
• Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
• Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
• The Vision Compact lawnmower may be trans- ported on its roller (Z)
• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is protected from damage.
Z |
V |
X1 |
X3 |
W |
X2 |
Y |