4 Commissioning the Mower For Your Records Engine information The following information should be recorded as a Assembling the catchers (460/09 Series & 480 model) reference should you wish to contact your Service Agent Handlebar folding instructions Handlebar height adjustments MODEL Mulch &...
Safety Instructions Precautions must be taken to Preparation avoid injury to the operator, or any bystander…or damage to 16 Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower your mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, This sign is used to indicate important information for bones and any other foreign objects.
Do move the mower away from any petrol fumes • before starting the engine. Assembling the Catcher, 460/09 Series Engines fitted to rotary mowers are shipped without oil. Check the Place the base of the Engine Manufacturer’s manual for catcher onto a flat oil grade details.
Assembly Assembling the Catcher 480 Model Handlebar height adjustment You will need a #6 Pozi Screwdriver The height of the handlebar can be adjusted to Place the base of the catcher onto a low flat surface. various heights. Lift the grass flap and secure it in the open position, loosen the four bolts two on each side Take the top half of the connecting the handle to the mower.
Operating Starting the Mower COLD The run position has a detented position for working (or governed) speed and a graduated quadrant slide allows Never start or run the engine for selected slower running speeds. indoors or in poorly ventilated Note that the engine speed dictates the speed and areas.
Operating Cutting blade adjustment Note that if the lawnmower is used with the catcher removed, the rear flap must be fitted and located in the down / closed position. To fit the grass catcher, Always disconnect the spark plug stop the engine and position the catcher on the lead when adjusting the blade, to ground behind the mower.
Operating • Limit your ground speed to suit the conditions and • Guide the mulcher plug in over the rear axle and to obtain the best finish and distribution. The slower crossbar and then the forward speed the better the finish. clip into position.
Maintenance Engine by scraping or wire brushing, then cleaning with a commercial solvent. Clean and reset the spark plug gap Refer to the manufacturer’s operator owner manual for at 0.7 - 0.8mm (0.030”) every 100 hours of operation. engine maintenance information. Always fit the recommended spark plug.
Maintenance Cleaning & Storage Cleaning the mower body Disc blade assembly Do not use a water hose around the engine. It may contaminate fuel or enter ignition system & result in poor running & starting problems. There is a direct relationship between the lawnmower’s life and the care and attention given to the lawnmower, both during and after operation.
Cleaning & Storage TroubleShooting Cleaning under the self-propelled The engine does not start, runs erratically or experiences power loss drive cover POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The area under the drive assembly guard should be • Throttle not in choke/ • Move throttle to cleaned out on a regular basis.
Warranty & Spare Parts Warranty Spare Parts The seller warrants this rotary lawnmower to be free Use only genuine LawnMaster spare from defects in material and workmanship. parts to ensure safety/performance. Subject to the following conditions, the rotary Substitute parts can be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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