Maintenance
Service Recommendations
Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application.
Engine Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions First 5 hours - Change oil.
Every 5 hours or daily - Check oil lever. Clean finger guard. Clean around muffler.
Every 25 hours or every season - Change oil if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
Service air cleaner.
Every 50 hours or every season - Change oil. Inspect spark arrester, if equipped. Every 100 hours or every season - Clean cooling system*. Replace spark plug.
*Clean more often under dusty conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass.
Engine Servicing & Guarantee
The engine fitted to your lawnmower is guaranteed by the Engine Manufacturer. To obtain further information contact your dealer.
Fault Finding
Engine Will Not Start
1.Ensure OPC Lever is in the start position.
2.Check that the throttle control lever is in the ' 
' position.
3.Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank and the cap air vent is clear.
4.Remove and dry the spark plug.
5.Petrol may be stale, replace. Once petrol has been replaced, it may take a little time for fresh petrol to filter through.
6.Check that the blade bolt is tight. A loose bolt could cause difficult starting.
7.If the engine will still not start, immediately disconnect the spark plug lead.
8.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
Engine Will Not Turn Over (43SE only)
1.Ensure OPC Lever is in the start position.
2.Battery flat - start your lawnmower manually.
3.If the engine will still not turn over, immediately disconnect the spark plug lead.
4.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
Lack of Engine Power and/or Overheating
1.Check that the throttle control lever is in the ' 
' position.
2.Disconnect the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool down.
3.Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine and air inlets and the underside of the deck including the chute.
4.Clean the engine air filter (Ask your local Approved Service Centre to clean the engine air filter thoroughly).
5.Petrol may be stale, replace. Once petrol has been replaced, it may take a little time for fresh petrol to filter through.
6.If the engine still lacks power and/or is overheating, immediately disconnect the spark plug lead.
7.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
Excessive Vibration
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.Check that the blade is correctly fitted.
3.If the blade is damaged or worn replace it with a new one.
4.If vibration persists, immediately disconnect the spark plug lead.
5.CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
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