Cutting height adjustment
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or maintenance operations.
The GMC mower has one lever to easily adjust the cutting height.
There are 10 height settings.
1.To decrease the cutting height pull the height adjustment lever (6) out and move it up a notch, towards the handlebar.
2.To increase the cutting height pull the lever out and move it down a notch, towards the engine.
Note. If you are unsure of which cutting height to use, begin with a high setting and trial a small section of lawn, then check the appearance of the lawn. Then readjust if necessary
Brake lever
The mower is equipped with a brake lever (12) to improve the safety of the mower.
During operation the brake lever must be held, if it is let go the engine will automatically stop.
To start the lawn mower you must hold the brake lever to the handle bar.
Fuelling
IMPORTANT. Fuel goes off fairly quickly. If you find your mower does not start, 1st change the fuel in the tank with newly purchased fuel.
Note. Use fresh unleaded petrol.
1.Unscrew the fuel tank cap
(7) and pour unleaded petrol
into the tank with the aid of a funnel.
2.Fill the tank to approximately 2.5 cm below the lowest portion of the neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Be careful not to over fill.
3.Be careful not to spill any petrol, if this happens, wipe the spill with a clean rag.
4.Start the engine at least three meters away from the area where the fuel tank has been filled in order to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING. Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is running or still warm, allow it to cool before fuelling.
Checking the oil
CAUTION. The lawn mower is shipped without oil. Do not start your lawn mower before ensuring it has been filled with the right amount of correct grade oil.
WARNING. If mower is operated without fuel and 4 stroke oil, your warranty will be void.
IMPORTANT. If mower is not used for an extended period of time (3 months or more) fuel and oil must be decanted (emptied) then replaced before the next use.
1.Move the lawn mower to a level surface and clean around the oil filler cap (8) .
2.Remove the oil filler cap with dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Replace it and retighten the cap.
Max
3.Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level, the oil should be at the full (‘max’) mark.
4.If oil is required add it slowly (the oil capacity is about 0.6 litre), do not over fill.
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