4.For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short. This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds to develop.
5.Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will help to prevent matting and graining of the grass.
6.Before checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine completely and disconnect the spark plug lead and then tilt the mower so the air filter side is facing upwards.
Use a stick the clear any clogged material, never use your hands.
7.Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may loose your footing.
8.Always mow across slopes not up and down them. Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause you to slip and loose control of the mower.
9.If the ground is to dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust which may clog the air filter. In these conditions it is recommended to water your lawn the day before mowing.
10.Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn.
11.Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other landscaping material as this can be picked up by the mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.
12.If the blades do come into contact with something or the mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately, remove the spark plug lead and inspect to see if there is any damage.
Maintenance
Emptying the grass catcher
Note. Before making any adjustment or maintenance procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the spark plug lead is removed.
To remove the catcher, raise the guard while lifting the catcher to dislodge it from the hooks.
WARNING. Check the catcher frequently for cracks and wear and replace it if damaged.
Do not leave clippings in the catcher for extended periods.
Replacing the blades
WARNING. Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or maintenance operations.
WARNING. Never carry out any assembly operations or adjustments with the engine running.
Note. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.
Notes
-Periodically check the blades (14) for nicks and dull cutting edges and have it sharpened if needed.
-The blades should be sharpened and balanced by an authorised repair centre.
-If there are rounded or broken
ends, thinned metal or other damage, replace the blade.
1.With the engine switched off, remove the catcher and lift the front of the mower upwards so the handle bar
sits on the ground and the spark plug faces upwards.
Note. Improper tipping may affect engine performance.
2.Remove the blade disc with a spanner (not supplied).
The central blade bolt must be removed first.
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