To Cut The Grass; Adjustment Of Cutting Height; Operation - Electrolux M4040 S Instruction Manual

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DESCRIPTION
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1 Upper handles
2 Lower handles
3 Fastening knobs for upper handles
4 Grass catcher
5 Oil filler cap
6 Oil drain plug
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ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER (
ASSEMBLY REAR DEFLECTOR (
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Assemble the spring into the rear deflector as shown in figure D1, insert the rod through the holes on the rear deflector and spring as shown in figure D2.
Locate the rod into the mounting bracket as shown in figure D3, push down the sprint as shown in figure D4 to locate it into the slot which tensions the rear deflector.
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ASSEMBLY (
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ASSEMBLY (
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ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT (

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
l Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.
l Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.
l Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear grass discharge chute while the engine is running.
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Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been
missed.
Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.
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Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.

OPERATION (

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ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to the engine manufacturer's maintenance manual.
CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:
a) Engines with choke system:
when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START
b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever
pressed against handle while starting and using the machine - it operates the
engine brake.
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ELECTRICAL STARTING :
lInsert the plug (G) in the socket (H) on the engine. While holding the engine stop lever (14).Turn the ignition key (17).
CAUTION: The blade starts turning as soon as the engine is started.
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Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine
operation. When the lever is released, the engine stops.
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Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation. When the lever is
released, the engine stops.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance
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Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the
subsequent holes in the plate (R) (or in the hole "S" .
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Deck
Adjusting levers for cutting height
Spark plug
Fuel cap
Engine start-grip
Rear deflector
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Manual lawn mower
Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if
applicable.
Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the
wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
Self-Propelled/ Electric Start Lawnmower.
Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if
applicable.
Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the
wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
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c) Engines with primer system:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump (Picture 'K' item 31) located on the carburettor 3 or 4
times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX.
For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of
the engine.
d) Start engine.
MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14)).
lHold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance
caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle firmly
towards you to its full extent.
MOWING
To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually
gear.
How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in
position.
CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running.
How to disengage advance: Release the clutch handle.
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13 Throttle lever
14 Engine stop lever
15 Reduction gear
16 Console
17 Ignition key
18 Clutch lever
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