How To Replace The Blade; Storing The Lawnmower; Step 1 - Storing The Lawnmower For Short Periods; Step 2 - Storing The Lawnmower For Extended Periods - Qualcast XSZ46B-SD Assembly Manual

How to Replace the Blade

Replacing the Blade
WARNING! Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade
stops completely.
WARNING! You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench to remove the
blade.
NOTE! Don't invert the mower. Tip it slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the deck.
WARNING! Always handle the blade with care- sharp edges could cause injury USE GLOVES.
Renew your metal blade after 50Hrs mowing or 2yrs which ever is sooner regardless of condition.
WARNING! If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
WARNING! Don't hold the blade by hand directly.
NOTE! Maintain the sharpness of the blade when cutting grass. If the blade has worn excessively
and become pitted and blunt, it should be replaced or sharpened. The sharpness of the blade will
affect the performance of the lawnmower.
For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only be changed by someone qualified and
authorised to do so.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner wrench. Remove
the washer and the blade.
Fit a new blade or re-sharpen the blade, locate the blade on the two studs on the blade flange
and then replace the washer and bolts. Make sure the blade is correctly located, and then
firmly tighten the bolt. Do not over tighten. The up turn of the blade must project into the motor
compartment.
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Storing the Lawnmower

Step 1 - Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods

The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing
any storage maintenance.
Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the following:
• Allow the engine to fully cool.
• Ensure the grass bag is empty.
• Clean all debris from unde the mower deck.
• Store the lawnmower on flat and level surface with the mower upright.
• Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with
operation.

Step 2 - Storing the Lawnmower for Extended Periods

If the lawnmower is to be place into storage for more than 15 days, storage maintenance must be
performed on the lawnmower. If the following steps are not carried out, when you next operate
the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced.
CAUTION! Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol
fumes can cause explosions and fire.
2a Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available.
2b Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
2c Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a
warm engine and refill with fresh oil.
2d Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil
from an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with
oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
2e Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
2f Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
2g Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
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