OPERATING THE MOWER / MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Heavy Growth
Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clippings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry out and then mow the area at the maximum height of cut setting with the grassbag fitted. Reduce the height of cut and mow the area again as necessary until the required finish is obtained.
To prevent damage to your lawn do not remove more than one third of grass height in one cut. (Refer fig.17)
Friction Disc
The cutterblade is driven by the engine via a friction disc to help prevent damage occurring to the engine crankshaft and cutting mechanism when a hidden obstruction or overload is encountered. (Refer fig.18)
Always stop the engine when a hidden obstruction or excessive vibration is encountered. Disconnect the spark plug lead and examine the cutting mechanism.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty, dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after extensive operation
cutting tall, dry grass.
First 5 Hours
-After the very first five hours change the engine oil
-Adjust the autodrive clutch cable, if necessary.
Daily
-Check the oil level
-Clean grass debris from around the engine, exhaust/ exhaust guard and air ways in the top cowl.
-Clean the underside of the deck housing.
-Check the condition of guards and safety devices.
-Check condition of cutterblade.
-Check condition of grassbag and ensure airways are clear (replace if damaged).
-Check the clutch cable adjustment.
-Sharpen the cutterblade.
50 Hours Or Every Season
Change the engine oil.
100 Hours Or Every Season
-Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation whilst cutting tall, dry grass.
-Replace the spark plug.
Engine Detail (Refer fig.20)
ALWAYS replace a damaged cutterblade - Refer to “Maintenance”.
Non Grassed Areas
When moving the mower across
25 Hours Or Every Season
-Change the engine oil if continuously operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
-Service the air cleaner.
-Lubricate wheels, pivot points and linkages and grease the inner control cables at point of entry and exit from their outer casing.
Fig. 17 | Fig. 18 | Fig. 19 |
Fig. 20
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1.Air Cleaner
2.Fuel Cap
3.Start Grip
4.Cover
5.Oil fill/Dipstick
6.Exhaust Guard
7.Exhaust
8.Spark Plug / Lead
9.Carburettor
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