ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
RECOIL STARTER
•You must release the brake by pulling the OPC lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.Pull the OPC lever to release the brake on the engine.
GRASSBOX ASSEMBLY - PLASTIC BOX
3.Extend the pull cord fully (D1).
4.Locate the cord in the pull cord guide positioned on handle (E1).
Please Note Ensure no gap remains between the safety flap and the grassbox/bag
Where grass collection is not required you can use the lawnmower without the grassbox/bag. Ensure the safety flap is fully closed
1.Insert the grassbox handle into the top of one of the
grassbox halves. Press firmly down and forward until the handle clicks into position (F1)
2.Turn the grassbox half over and insert screw into hole (as illustrated in fig F1) and tighten fully.
3. Position the two grassbox halves together and press each location point
connecting the clips. When the location points are matched correctly firmly press the grassbox together until all clips are securely
GRASSBOX ASSEMBLY - FABRIC BAG
G1 - Top
G2 - Fabric Bag
G3 - ‘U’ Frame
1. Insert ‘U’ frame through side sleeves of fabric bag and then into the hard top, ensuring the small metal pip
2. Attach lower sleeve of fabric bag to ‘U’ frame
4. To attach the grassbox to your lawnmower, lift the safety flap (F3) and make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from debris.
5. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location points at the rear of the deck F4).
6. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox. Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
• Removal is the reverse procedure.
3.Starting at front end of the top (H3), insert the
fabric bag rim into the inside edge of the top until it clicks into each of the location points
Keep inserting the rim around the top until the fabric bag is secure.
4. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location points at the rear of the deck.
5. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox (H4). Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
•Removal is the reverse procedure
ENGINE NOTES
Oil
1.To fill with oil:-
a)Remove oil filler cap.
b)Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
2.Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
3.Check oil level periodically and after every five hours of operation.
4.Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
5.Change the oil after the first five hours operation and thereafter every 25 working hours.
6.Always change the oil while the engine is warm - but not hot - never attempt any maintenance on a
hot engine.
Petrol
1.Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.
2.NEVER use leaded petrol.
Using leaded petrol will make the exhause smoke and cause irreparable damage to engines fitted with a catalytic converter.
3.Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
4.Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
5.Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
6.To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system, wipe all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap before unscrewing it.
7. It is recommended that you fill the tank through a funnel with a filter.
8.Wipe away spillages before starting.
Tecumseh Vantage Only
To fill with oil
•Oil Capacity: 1 pint (0.6 litre) a. Unscrew the oil filler plug.
b. Remember to pour the oil slowly.
c. Fill to the overflow point in the oil fill hole (J1). d. Install oil fill plug. Tighten securely.
•Change oil after the first 2 hours of operation and
then after every 25 working hours.
To drain oil.
•Disconnect spark plug and allow engine exhaust to cool.
•Turn machine on its side with the exhaust uppermost.
•Remove drain plug (J2).
•Place suitable container under product.
•Turn machine back on its wheels and the oil will drain into the container.
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