Self-Propelled Models - LawnMaster 460 Owner's Manual

• Limit your ground speed to suit the conditions and
to obtain the best finish and distribution. The slower
the forward speed the better the finish.
• Do not try to mulch on a low cutting height setting.
Remember the maximum cut should be 25 mm off
the top of the grass or one third of the grass height,
whichever is the lesser amount.
• Always mulch at maximum throttle setting. When
engine speed is reduced or the workload is too
much, the blades will not mulch the grass efficiently
resulting in a poor quality finish.
• Keep the blades sharp for optimum mulching
performance and to reduce engine power loss and
speed.
• Keep the underside of the lawnmower body clean
so that the airflow is not restricted. All rotary
lawnmowers are fitted with a convenient wash
nozzle for this purpose.
• If a trail of grass is visible, raise the cutting height of
the mower.
• If the conditions for mulching are not ideal and / or
there are trails of clippings visible after cutting, there
are several steps that you can take. Convert your
lawnmower back to catcher mode to remove some
of the matted grass, re-mow over the clippings,
raise the height of cut or rake up the clippings after
mowing.
• It is recommended to vary the direction of mowing
from week to week to prevent matting of the grass.
One-week mow east to west, the next mow north
to south.
• You may notice excess clippings being dropped
during turning; these areas should be re-mown at
the end to distribute properly.
Fitting & removing the mulcher plug
FITTING THE PLUG
• Stop the engine.
• Make sure the discharge chute and underside of the
mower body is clean.
• Lift the rear flap
of the lawnmower
and remove the
catcher, if fitted.
• Grasp the mulcher plug
by its handle and insert
into the rear of the
lawnmower ensuring
it is positioned correctly.
Operating
• Guide the mulcher plug in over the rear axle and
crossbar and then
clip into position.
• Lower the rear
flap and clip over the
protruding section of
the mulcher plug.
• The lawnmower is now
ready to use as a mulcher model.
REMOVING THE PLUG
• Stop the engine.
• Press down on the handle of the mulcher plug and
lift the rear flap of the lawnmower.
• Grasp the mulcher plug by its handle and lift clear
of the rear axle of the lawnmower.
• Guide the mulcher plug out over the rear axle of
the lawnmower.
• Lower the rear flap or fit the catcher as required.
Clean the underside of the mower body and mulcher
plug as necessary.

Self-propelled models

DRIVE LEVER
To engage drive, squeeze
the levers toward the
handle and hold
against the main
handle. To disengage
drive, release the drive
levers.
CHANGING SPEED 530 MODEL
This lawnmower is equipped with a three speed
transmission. To change speeds, move the speed
selection lever mounted on the left handlebar. Select ...
1 = slow speed,
2 = intermediate speed, and
3 = fast speed.
Change speeds with the engine running. Speeds may
be changed with the mower stationary or moving.
IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DAMAGE Regular
maintenance is essential for the continued safe
operation of the machine. Correct servicing will
prolong the working life of the machine and safeguard
the Warranty. Always fit genuine Service Parts as these
are accurately matched to the required duty.
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