Qualcast 16/18 manual Introduction, Intended Use, Unpacking, Assembly, Preparation, Engine Oil

Introduction

Thank you for buying your new lawnmower.This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your mower. It is important that you read these instructions carefully. Your mower may be fitted with a Briggs & Stratton engine, please follow the appropriate instructions and diagrams.

When fully assembled the machine weighs approximately 32kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to remove from packaging.

Take care when pushing the machine over uneven surfaces. Never lift the machine unless you feel it is comfortably light enough to do so. Obtain assistance if you have tight areas or obstacles to negotiate.

Please record the following information. It will help your service agent if you ever need assistance or spare parts. The information is located on a label on the rear of the machine.

Model Nº

Serial Nº

Date of purchase

Intended Use

This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.

Unpacking

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items:

1.Mower

2.Handle top

3.Handle bottom

4.Grassbox halves

5.Deflector guard, 2 springs (LH & RH) and hinge pin.

6.A hardware pack containing: Mower Operating Instructions,

4 wingnuts, 2 bolts (square shank),4 bushes,

2 plastic spacers, 4 locknuts, 4 short handle bolts, rope guide/bolt, 2 cable clips, Engine manual and

Machine Registration Card

If any components are missing please call the Consumer Care Hotline on (01449) 742130 for assistance. We also have a wide network of Qualcast Approved Service Agents who you can contact for service and advice both within and outside the period of the guarantee.

For ordering spares/replacements please refer to the parts diagram supplied.

Assembly

Assembling the deflector guard assembly to the mower:

1.Insert the left hand end of the hinge pin in the left hand handle bracket hole Fig 1, then locate the right hand end of the hinge pin in the right hand handle bracket.

2.Using a screwdriver to push the pin Fig 1A so that the groove Fig 1B is visible.

3.Fit the clip Fig 1C to the groove Fig 1B.

4.To tension the deflector guard springs locate the ends of the springs under the lugs, as shown in Fig 1D. When correctly assembled the deflector gurard is under spring tension even when it is in the down position against the mower.

Assembling the handles:

1.Assemble the handles Fig 2. Ensure that the rope guide Fig 2 is fitted on the right hand side of the handle Fig 2. DO NOT ROUTE ENGINE BRAKE CABLE THROUGH ROPE GUIDE, USE CABLE CLIPS FIG 2C SUPPLIED TO SECURE TO HANDLE.

2.Attach rope to the rope guide by looping the rope in a anti-clockwise direction Fig 3A.

Assembling Grassbox:

1.Assemble the grassbox Fig 4.

IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FIT THE DEFLECTOR GUARD IS DANGEROUS.

Preparation

Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH OIL IN THE ENGINE, HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE IS A SMALL QUANTITY IN THE ENGINE. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

Checking and Filling

1.With the mower standing on level ground, unscrew and remove the oil filler plug Fig 5A.

2.Wipe the fill plug clean; refit and tighten the filler cap and then remove it again.

Check the oil level.

3.Add a good-quality SAE 30 API SF oil in small quantities at a time, allowing it to settle.

For models fitted with Briggs & Stratton, engines:

Repeatedly add oil and check the level until it reaches the full mark Fig 5B. The engine may require up to 0.6 litres of oil. Do not overfill.