Atco ROYALE 20E I/C, ROYALE 24E I/C, ROYALE 30E I/C, CLUB 20 I/C PROFESSIONAL Using Your mower

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3.Add a good-quality SAE 30 API SF in small quanti- ties at a time, allowing it to settle. Repeatedly add oil and check the level until it reaches the dip stick 9. The engine may require up to 0.6 litres of oil.

4.Refit and tighten the oil filler dip stick 9.

CD Petrol

Petrol deteriorates over time. Engine starting may be difficult if you use petrol kept for more than 30 days. Always run the fuel tank dry when storing over 30 days.

1.Remove the petrol filler cap 5, add unleaded petrol to the tank, leaving approximately 6 mm of tank space for fuel expansion.

2.Replace the petrol filler cap 5.

3.Wipe up any spilt petrol from the engine before starting the mower.

Battery (Electric start models)

The battery is already connected. For charging see chapter “Battery“.

CD Grassbox/bag

Attach/remove the grassbox as shown.

Height of cut adjustment

EClub B20

Your mower has an adjustable height of cut between 2,8 – 18 mm.

The height of cut adjusted as follows:

1.Slacken bolts 10 on both sides of the mower.

2.Turn the height of cut knob 8 to achieve the re- quired height of cut.

3.Tighten bolts 10.

FG Royale models

Your mower has an adjustable height of cut between 5 – 35 mm with markings spaced between as an aid to adjustment.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Tilt the mower back and pull plunger 11, allowing the stand 12 to extend fully.

1.Carefully release the plunger 11 ensuring it is fully home and rest the mower on the stand 12.

2.Slacken bolts 13 on both sides of the mower.

3.Turn the height of cut knob 8 to achieve the re- quired height of cut and tighten bolts 13.

4.Tilt the mower back and pull plunger 11 fully.

5.Raise the mower stand 12 and carefully release the plunger 11.

Note: For all models you may need to re-adjust the comb after changing height of cut (see “Comb Adjust- ment” below).

Comb Adjustment

Your mower has an adjustable comb fitted which can be brought into use on the lower heights of cut.

The comb is adjusted as follows:

EClub models

1.Slacken nuts 14.

2.Turn screws 15 until the comb tines just touch the ground.

Note: Take care not to set the comb tines too deep.

3.While holding screw 15 tighten nuts 14 to lock the comb in place.

FG Royale models

1.Slacken nut 16 and screws 17 until the comb tines just touch the ground.

Note: Take care not to set the comb tines too deep.

2.While holding nut 16 tighten screws 17 to lock the comb in place.

Using Your mower

Starting and Stopping

Starting from Cold

Recoil Start Models:

1.Move the engine cut-off switch 18 to ON. I

2.Move the throttle lever 19 to position . H

3.Turn the petrol tap 20 on. I

4.Move the choke lever 21 to “On”.

5.Pull the recoil cord handle 22. Allow the recoil handle to return slowly after each pull.

Electric start models:

1.Move the engine cut-off switch 18 to ON. I

2.Move the throttle lever 19 to position . H

3.Turn the petrol tap 20 on. I

4.Move the choke lever 21 to “On”.

5.Turn the key clockwise to start. If the engine doesn’t start after three attempts use the recoil cord handle and charge the battery (see maintenance and also fault finding sections).

Starting from Hot

Follow “Starting from Cold” ignore steps 4 only.

If the engine does not start or will not continue to run follow the “Starting from Cold” procedure with choke lever between the “On” and “Off” postion.

Stopping

1.Move the throttle lever 19 to position Stop- ping. H

2.Move the engine cut-off switch 18 to OFF. I

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