USE
STARTING AND STOPPING
BLADE, BRAKE, CLUTCH (BBC)
If you have a BBC model you will be able to keep the engine running while the brake is on.
Forward drive is engaged and disengaged with the Power Drive lever at the top of the handle
1.Connect the spark plug lead.
2.If fitted move the throttle control to the FAST position.
3.Pull the recoil starter fully towards you until you feel the full resistance, return the handle slowly then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full extent.
4.After the engine has started, allow to run for 30 seconds before commencing to use.
5.Pull the BBC arm to the handle (Q1).
6.While holding the BBC arm, push forward BBC control lever until a click is heard
HOW TO MOW
7.Release the BBC control lever which will return to its original position.
8.Releasing the BBC arm will stop the blade
from rotating.
Please note:
Leaving the engine running without the blade rotating for an extended length of time could lead to the engine overheating.
To stop the lawnmower - release the powerdrive lever then the BBC arm. Move throttle control to stop position.
Please Note:-
Do not overload your Lawnmower
When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height adjusted to its highest setting, see Cutting Height, will help reduce motor overload and will help prevent damage to your lawnmower.
1.Start mowing from the outside edge of the lawn, mowing in strips in alternate directions (R).
POWERDRIVE CABLE
2.Mow twice a week in the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more that one third of its length is cut at one time and this may also result in poor collection.
Ensure the Powerdrive cable is not twisted and runs freely down the handles.
1. If the drive does not engage when the | 2. Screw adjuster in opposite direction if the |
powerdrive lever is pulled towards the handle | powerdrive does not disengage with the |
screw adjuster | powerdrive lever free (S). |
ADJUSTMENT
CUTTING HEIGHT (WITHOUT LEVERS)
If your lawnmower has wheel hubs as illustrated
in T1, the height of cut is adjusted by following steps T1- T3.
CUTTING HEIGHT (WITH LEVERS)
1.Remove the wheel by turning the wheel hub in an anticlockwise direction (T1) and relocate in new hole (T2) turning the wheel hub in a clockwise direction to tighten (T3). Repeat for other wheels adjusting to the same position.
Please Note : Your petrol wheeled rotary may be fitted with a mixture of cutting heights.
Levers Fitted, Lowest Cut Height - (V1) Levers Fitted, Highest Cut Height - (V2)
1.If you have Height of Cut levers (Figs. V), the height of cut is altered by pulling the adjustment lever away from the location slots and moving to the selected position.
Levers Fitted, Semi Central - (V3)
Levers Fitted, Central - (V4)
2.If your petrol wheeled rotary is fitted with more
than one lever then these must be adjusted to the same position (Figs V).
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