Engine Maintenance - Atco Balmoral Operating Instructions Manual

EURO • Printed in England • BA F016 L69 830 • Balmoral • U4 • OSW 09/01
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Removing/replacing QX Cylinder
Cassette
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The mower is fitted with a QX (quick exchange)
cassette which can be removed and taken to Ap-
proved Service Agent for sharpening. To move the
cassette:
– It is advisable to wear a pair of gardening gloves
(not supplied).
– Remove grassbox cradle 23.
– Remove the drive cover 26 by removing
screws 27.
– Remove cassette retaining screws 28 on both
sides.
– Pull the cutting cassette unit 29 out using the
handle, Obtain assistance if required.
– Refit cassette 29 following the above in reverse.
This method is the same for fitting or removing cas-
sette accessories.
Battery Charging (electric start models only)
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The battery is trickle charged continuously when
the mower is running, however it will require charg-
ing before initial use, once a month during the
mowing season and once during winter storage.
Use the battery charger supplied as follows:
1. Remove the battery 30.
2. Connect the battery to the charger.
3. Connect the charger to a 230 V 50 Hz mains sup-
ply. Switch on and charge for between 16 – 24
hours. If necessary the battery can be left on
charge for up to 72 hours. Any longer may dam-
age the battery. The charger must not be used
outdoors.
4. Switch off the mains supply before disconnect-
ing the battery charger or battery.
5. Refit the battery 30.
Adjusting Drive Cable
If the mower does not drive adequately it may
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be necessary to adjust the drive cable as fol-
lows:
– Slacken nut 31, turn adjuster 32 a few turns anti-
clockwise.
– Retighten nut 31.
When correctly adjusted, drive to the rear roller is
engaged when the drive control lever 8 is
squeezed against the handle top 1 or disengaged
when released.
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Engine Maintenance

Changing oil:
Change the oil after 2 hours of use. The oil should
then be changed every 25 hours or at the end of
each season before storage, whichever is sooner.
(see engine manual for details)
Note: It is important that you use the recom-
mended oil to avoid damage to your engine.
Replacing Air filter (See engine manual for details).
General maintenance and Adjustments (See en-
gine manual for details).
Accessories
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 14S/SE UK
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 14S/SE EURO F016 800 093
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 17S/SE UK
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 17S/SE EURO F016 800 095
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 20S/SE UK
Scarifier unit - BALMORAL 20S/SE EURO F016 800 097
Winter Storage/Storage over 30 days
Regular maintenace at the recommended service
intervals, replacing worn or damaged parts as nec-
essary and having the mower serviced by an
ATCO-QUALCAST Approved Service Agent before
winter storage will maximize the life and reliability of
the mower. Observe the following before storage:
1. Clean the mower down thoroughly. Remove
any grass debris especially around the engine
cooling fins (also see engine manual).
2. Check the cutting action (see "Adjusting the
Blades") and lightly oil the cutting edges.
3. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
4. Drain off any fuel in the petrol tank by:
– Removing the pipe from the carburettor and
emptying the fuel into a can.
– Run the engine for a few minutes until the engine
stops.
– Remove the carburettor bowl by removing nut,
and drain off any fuel in the carburettor. This will
prevent gum (fuel deposits) forming on essential
carburettor parts.
5. Change the oil and replace the air filter. (Winter
storage only. See engine manual for details).
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English
F016 800 092
F016 800 094
F016 800 096