Engine Notes
Oil
1.Check oil level periodically and after every five hours of operation.
2.Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
3.Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
4.To fill with oil:-
a)Remove oil filler cap. (D1)
b)Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (D2)
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.Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
3.Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
4.Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
5.To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system,
wipe all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap before unscrewing it. (E1)
6.It is recommended that you fill the tank through a funnel with a filter. (E2)
7.Wipe away spillages before starting.
Please Note :- move the product away from the fuelling area before starting
Starting - Priming the Engine
Please Note:- When starting the engine for the first
time, fill with oil and petrol as described above in the Oil and Petrol section.
Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine. However, cool weather may require priming to be repeated.
Starting the engine for the first time
1.Advance engine speed control to FAST ‘+’ as illustrated in the Use - starting and stopping section.
2.Push primer bulb (F) firmly five times
3.Follow instructions in the Use - starting and stopping section.
4.If engine fails to start after three pulls of the pull
cord, push primer bulb three times and repeat step 3.
Starting engine thereafter
1.Move engine speed control to FAST ‘+’ position and push primer bulb firmly three times before starting engine. (if engine stopped because it ran out of fuel, refuel engine - push primer bulb three times.)
Use - Starting and Stopping
Starting & Stopping R 50S
Starting
1.Connect the spark plug lead.
2.Move the Engine Speed Control to the FAST ‘+’ position before starting. (G1)
3.Pull the operator presence control (OPC) to release the brake on the engine and the blade.(G2)
4.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. (G3)
5.After the engine has started, allow to run for 30
seconds before commencing to use.
Engaging the Drive
1.Forward drive is engaged and disengaged with the Powerdrive lever at the top of the handle (G4).
2.Releasing the Powerdrive Lever stops the
forward drive automatically.
Stopping
1.Release the powerdrive lever.
2.Release the OPC lever.
Starting & Stopping R 50SE Starting
1.Follow steps
2.Turn the key and hold until the engine starts
(H). The key will return to the original position when released.
3.If the engine fails to start when you turn the key your battery may need charging.
J1 - drive speed control
Engaging the Drive - See R 50S
Drive speed can be altered with the drive speed control. (J)
Stopping -
See R 50S
Please note:- Your R 50SE can be started manually by following steps
Starting & Stopping R 50S
Key Start Only - During mowing, your engine will recharge the battery
Starting & Stopping R 50S/BBC (BBC - Blade, Brake , Clutch)
1.Follow steps 1 - 2 - 4 and 5 for the R 50S.
2.Pull the BBC arm to the handle (K1).
3.While holding the BBC arm, push forward BBC control lever until a click is heard (K2).
4.Release the BBC control lever which will return to its original position.
5.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.
Engaging the Drive - See R 50S
Drive speed can be altered with the drive speed control. (J)
Stopping
1.Release the powerdrive lever.
2.Release the BBC arm.
3.Move Engine Speed Control to the
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